Let’s be honest: we would all love to have a little more room and a lot more space, wouldn’t we?
The UK has some of the smallest homes in Europe – and nearly every household struggles to manage storage and living space.
A loft conversion is so much more than just a way to gain extra space in your home: it’s also a great way to invest in your house. Find out all about the advantages of turning your loft into a usable room below.
Add value to property
One of the main benefits of a loft conversion is the effect on the value of your property. Loft conversions that have bedrooms and a bathroom can add up to 21 percent to the value of the property.
Make your house more energy-efficient
Lofts may be one of the least energy-efficient areas of the building. Approximately 25% of the heat produced in our homes will escape through the roof without proper insulation, according to the Green Age. As part of the conversion process, you can add insulation to the roof to make it more energy efficient and thus reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy bills. Energy efficient homes are also more appealing to homebuyers.
Increase Property Space
The most obvious advantage of a loft conversion is turning dead space in your home and transforming it into a living space. You can transform your spare room into another bedroom or be imaginative and transform it into a children’s playroom or an office space for you.
Don’t you need extra space? A spare bedroom can be rented out to visitors or lodgers, which ensures that you can enjoy extra revenue and make a long-term profit from it.
Adding A Natural Light Source
The Velux windows, and even the Dormers, let in more light than the other windows in your house. They are also less likely to be obscured outside by other houses or trees on the street.
This means that loft conversions will allow the greatest amount of sunlight in the rooms they build, thanks to the height, positioning and angle of their windows.
Create A Room With A View
For instance, the rooms in the attic have a higher view from their windows. This helps you to make the most of your place and enjoy views from your home that you haven’t been able to enjoy before. You may also opt to get the balcony roof windows mounted, which will fold out to allow you space to stand up. This is particularly beneficial if you live in a scenic spot, but it also helps those in built-up areas, as the space is unlikely to be missed by neighbors.
Save time and money
If you’re thinking of getting an extension, a loft conversion can be a more time-saving and cost-effective option for a variety of reasons. First, any associated construction work should not rely on factors such as weather, which means that work can be scheduled at any time and you are less likely to be affected by delays.
It also needs less effort, simply because the exterior walls and roofs are already there. The job is reasonably easy to do in just a matter of weeks and might only include some structural improvements to the support walls and floors, as well as the addition of roof windows. This ensures that any work done in your loft brings very little disturbance in your everyday life, is completed more easily, and usually less costly.
Since you’re building inside your house, loft conversions rarely require planning permission to perform, unless a move is made outside the legal limits (CMQ Property Planner). Plus, you’re not going to have to lose any current outdoor space.
A loft conversion is also a more practical option if you consider moving home for more space, as it is much simpler, faster and cheaper.
If you are looking into the possibility of a loft conversion why not give our team a call on 01628617877 or email us. We’ve been working on houses much like yours in the local area for a number of years and can help you plan, design and create an extra space that will improve your home and lifestyle.
