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Thinking about a loft conversion? You could increase the value of your home by 20%. Just stick to these rules.
As long as you don’t plan on extending or altering your roof beyond its current limits, converting your loft is a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to add value to your house. In fact, you can add 20% to the value of your house, just by turning your loft into a bedroom!
However, you need to be careful that the work doesn’t result in your house valuing above the ceiling price in your area. Doing so could cause you to lose the money that you’ve invested in your property.
At Croft Preservation, we've carried out hundreds of successful loft conversions across Bournemouth, Poole, and the rest of Dorset, and have years of experience in using conversions to maximise housing value.
Here's a list of the most cost-effective ways to get the most out of your loft conversion!
If you keep your loft to its current dimensions, you don’t need to apply for planning permission. With planning permission costing upwards of £206, this is a simple way to save money. There are clever ways to manipulate light and space to make your loft conversion feel bigger than it actually is, including installing larger dormer windows and using full standing space effectively.
If you do feel a loft extension is the only way to achieve the feel and layout you desire, you may not need planning permission if the additions to your loft space don’t exceed 50 cubic metres (or 40 for terraced houses). You should check the Government’s planning permission portal for specific details.
Loft conversions can end up haemorrhaging your funds if your builders don’t provide a clear breakdown of costs in the quote they’ve supplied you. This is because builders can be cheeky, and may charge extra for necessary work that wasn’t stated in the original quote. You may also want to look at things like supplying your own materials, so you don’t pay the inflated price some builders charge to increase their profit margin.
At Croft Preservation, we always provide a thorough, in-depth quote for your conversion, all at no cost to you. We are completely transparent about our prices, and won't surprise you with hidden fees or red tape. To book a free survey, get in touch!
If you’re planning on converting your loft into a bathroom or bedroom with ensuite, the more complex the plumbing work involved, the more expensive the job. When designing your loft conversion, consider where your current upstairs bathroom is and how you can configure the layout of your loft bathroom so the plumbing aligns with downstairs.
When considering a loft conversion, there are several staircase options to choose from. Installing a typical staircase can get expensive, as you may have to think about reconfiguring the layout of the floor below. In fact, if you need to build a custom staircase, it can add up to £9,500 to the total cost of your build, whereas a basic ‘ladder style’ staircase can cost as little as £1,000.
At Croft Preservation, we pride ourselves on our five-star service. We're specialists in loft refurbishments and will carry out your conversion with a minimum of noise, mess, and hassle. Our service is competitively priced and designed to take the stress out of the process, so you can relax as your new living space comes to life over your head.
As proven by our near-perfect score on Checkatrade, we've helped hundreds of people transform their lofts into their dream space. The evidence really speaks for itself!
To get a free quote on your loft conversion, get in touch by filling out our online form or giving us a call at 01202 737739.
Air bricks may seem like small, unassuming fixtures, but they play a vital role in the health and integrity of your home. Particularly in properties with suspended timber floors, these ventilation tools can help prevent serious issues such as damp, condensation, and even structural damage.
Rising damp is an all-too-common issue that can affect homes of all shapes and sizes, especially older properties. It can cause problems like damp patches, mould, and even structural damage - issues that can be both expensive and time-consuming to fix.
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