A loft conversion is one of the most popular ways of home improvement in the UK. It is a process of transforming an empty attic or a loft space into a functional room e.g. bedroom, study or a gym. High End Builders, a London-based building company, prepared a brief comparison of pros and cons of having a loft conversion.

1. LOFT
CONVERSION
PROS AND CONS
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2. LOFT CONVERSION
A SHORT INTRODUCTION
A loft conversion is a process of transforming an empty attic or a loft
space into a functional room e.g. bedroom, study or a gym. It is one
of the most popular methods of home improvement in the United
Kingdom as it provides significant benefits. In many cases the
planning permission is not required, however, a loft conversion
needs to be carried out according to building control regulations.
With the exception of rebuilding the existing roof, a loft conversion
will also require several methods of structural strengthening
including the introduction of steel beams.
Below you will find pros and cons of choosing the loft conversion as
a house improvement.

3. 1. MORE
LIVING SPACE
Loft conversion utilizes space
that was not in use ( or used
only for storage) and converts
it into a functional room e.g. a
bedroom, an office, gym or
a play room.
ADVANTAGES

4. 2. COST SAVING
L
ADVANTAGES
Loft conversions are usually
cheaper than rear or side
extensions to the main building.

5. 3. STORAGE
SPACE
The side eaves of a
new loft conversion
can be used as a
storage.
ADVANTAGES

6. 4. SPACE SAVING
ADVANTAGES
You won't loose any garden space
(which may be already limited if you
live in a city).

7. ADVANTAGES
5. NEW
BEDROOM
You can have a
new bright
ensuite
bedroom with
roof lights.

8. 6. PROPERTY VALUE
ADVANTAGES
A loft conversion or home extension
could increase a property's worth by
about 22%.*
*National Building Society statistics

9. 7. NO PLANNING PERMISSION
ADVANTAGES
Planning permission is only required if
altering the roof space exceeds current
permitted development guideliness.

10. DISADVANATGES
You may need
bespoke
wardrobes due to
sloping and low
ceilings. Tall units
may not fit.
1. Sloping
ceilings

11. DISADVANATGES
Building
regulations
require you to fit
fire rated doors
FD30 in the
the whole house.
2. Fire
doors

12. 3. LOSS OF
STORAGE SPACE
4. POORLY
DESIGNED
CONVERSION
WILL AFFECT
THE HOUSE
LOOK
5. NOT ALL
BUILDING TYPES
ARE SUITABLE FOR
A LOFT
CONVERSION
DISADVANATGES
!

13. PROS
- provides more living
space
- cheaper than an
extension
- side eaves storage
space
- perfect for an en-suite
bedroom
- increases property value
- saving the garden space
- planning permission is
usually not required
- loss of storage space
- sloping/low ceilings
- fire doors required
- will affect the look of
the house
- not every roof
structure allows for a
conversion
CONS
LOFT CONVERSION - SUMMARY

14. EXAMPLES

16. If you have more questions
regarding loft conversion or you
are thinking of improving the
comfort and value of your home
and wish to discuss it further why
not contact us to arrange a no
obligation home visit for
professional, practical advice and
a free proposal. You will be
consulting with someone who
understands the installation
process and would ultimately be
responsible for delivering the
project to your satisfaction.
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