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Many kinds of loft conversion exist in the UK, and the choice you make will depend on a variety of factors. A loft conversion company like ours can advise you on what will be suitable for your home, but if, like many of our clients, you want to find out more and do some of your own research, this guide will be ideal for you. It is designed to give you a brief overview of the types of loft conversion that are available, helping you understand what you like aesthetically and what might be practical for you.
If you would like to talk to us about loft conversions, ask any questions and gain a better understanding of them, please call us on 020 3633 7955, email info@highviewloftconversions.com or fill in our contact form. We will be happy to help you and we can book in your free quote if required.
There are five main types of loft conversion that you will find: dormer loft conversions, L-shaped dormer loft conversions, mansard loft conversions, hip to gable loft conversions and Velux loft conversions. Each type will come with its own merits as well as its own drawbacks and limitations, so it’s important you make the choice that is right for you, your home and your lifestyle.
Dormer loft conversions look like a box on the outside of a roof, creating a space that has vertical walls and flat ceilings. The sloping section of roof will be removed and studwork will be put in place, then the dormer will be built around this. Usually, a dormer will be clad in tiles so that it looks similar to its surroundings.
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This is very similar to a dormer loft conversion but it is usually built onto a house that already has an extension at the back. The use of the L shape has the potential to give you a significant amount of space, and some people will build several new rooms. Again, the conversion will feature flat walls and ceilings.
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A mansard loft conversion will involve structural reworking to raise either the party wall or the gable wall on either side of the property. It will give you lots of headroom with high ceilings and is perfect for a terraced home or townhouse, but do be aware that you will need planning permission. Don’t worry though, we can help you secure it.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
The hip to gable style has many similarities to a dormer loft conversion but it is usually built onto an end-of-terrace house. The sloping part of the roof will be removed to create a horizontal wall, making it blend in with the rest of the property and giving you a good ceiling height inside as well.
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Velux conversions are built entirely within the existing roof space so there is no need for additional building work to extend it. This makes use of your existing space in an incredibly simple way, with the addition of Velux rooflights to open up the space and make it feel bigger.
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You might be starting to consider the type of loft conversion that is going to be right for you, however, it’s still beneficial to have professional advice. This will ensure you select a conversion that is suitable for your property, and that will make the best possible use of the space you have available.
We are the perfect loft conversion company to contact because we offer a full, free quotation for your project. Our surveyor will begin by visiting your property so that we can understand your requirements and talk to you in detail about what you would like to get out of your loft conversion. We can then carry out a survey to see what will be realistic, translating this into a full, free quotation that will detail all the costs and all the work required to create your beautiful new space.
Contact Highview Building Services if you would like to ask any questions and gain a better understanding of loft conversions or extensions.
Highview Building Services are experts in loft conversions and home extensions, as well as offering full support with planning permission. We take projects through from design to completion.
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