Loft conversions
explained

No not necessary, a loft conversion can be completed under permitted/ lawful development. This is subject to checks.

A base price for a single bedroom and bathroom conversion can start from as little as £19k. For an extensive conversion, increasing the size of the property, prices could start from £80k.

Most of the time, yes, because when you have an extension a lot of money can be spent on footings and groundworks.

This is usually the structure and the insulation.

Yes, of course! With the cost of houses on a constant rise, adding another room is a more cost-effective way to get the space your family requires and add value to your property. For example, selling your house incurs estate agent fees, consultancy and legal fees. You have to take into consideration the price increase for a larger property. 90% of the time you can add the extra space required to your existing property for a fraction of this cost.

The average loft conversion takes approximately 8 weeks.

If you have a minimum height of 2.3 m in your loft space, then yes this can be converted. A smaller roof can also be converted, but this can incur more extensive work.

Yes, with additional structural supports.

This can easily be achieved by extending the existing pipework from the lower floor.