We are dedicated to providing the highest quality loft conversion installation and ensuring you receive the best value for your budget, our service is highly comprehensive including a free site visit, architects drawings, building control regulation, construction and even decorations.
We can offer all types of loft conversions, including dormer , mansard , hip to gable and the basic Velux loft conversion, we will handle the whole operation from the free site visit and consultation to the finished conversion. Due to recent changes in building regulation law, most loft conversions do not need planning permission, saving you time and money.
In whichever way you want to improve your home, we will manage the whole operation from start to finish. We offer a comprehensive service from the initial free site visit, architects drwaings, building control regulation, construction and even decorations. We cover a wide are of the West Midlands, Leicestershire, Warwickshire and South Birmingham.
The type of loft conversion you require will depended on a number of factors, price, roof shape and structure and planning restrictions etc. We offer a free advice and consultation service to fit in with your busy schedule.
People have many different reasons for converting their loft space into somewhere useful. Even for the most basic of reasons of wanting a small quiet space for reading a book or completing jigsaw puzzles, you can convert your loft into a space with access via a flip-down ladder, lit up by Velux windows. If you are unfamiliar with Velux then you can rest assured that with over fifty years of industry experience they represent the leading manufacturer of roof windows in the country. A roof light conversion loft Solihull using such windows is a conversion where the original shape of your roof remains in tact and is ideally suited to homes that have lofts with high roofs where head height is not a concern. The design of the Velux windows is such that it fits flush with the line of your roof, and as a result only a minor amount of alterations are needed to the roof for them to fit perfectly. The cost of the conversion is therefore kept relatively low and is a great option for those with a small budget. The only downside to this type of conversion is that a temporary staircase such as a flip-down ladder will mean that the Conversion loft Stratford cannot be considered as extra living space if you ever come to selling your property. However if you have no intention of selling your property then go ahead and start making plans to get your own little private space built.
Loft Conversion Coventry
As with most things in life, you get what you pay for and when it comes to converting your loft it is a big mistake to get it done on the cheap. No matter what your intentions are the end result will be something you will have to live with for the rest of the time that you occupy your home, so make sure to get it done professionally. For the best possible end result, you should get onboard a specialist company or architect to help you with your conversion. Whether you want a space to flow seamlessly as if it had always been a part of your home, or if you want a room that is distinctive, such as a light filled studio, you will have no trouble finding a company that will help you come up with the perfect solution. If you are unfamiliar with your loft space, having dared to go up there only on occasion, then a conversion loft Warwickshire should begin with you taking a torch and checking out exactly what room you have up there. Be prepared to be realistic in terms of what you can achieve with the space available, and make sure to have a tape measure to hand so that you can record the height of the ceiling. Note that to give enough headroom, the ceiling must not be less than 2.3 metres, and the steeper the pitch of the roof the more suitable your loft will be for a conversion.
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For those lucky enough to have a roof with a very steep slope, a mezzanine level may be able to be fitted. To add headroom you could also consider dormer windows that extend out of the original roof. The size of such windows is entirely up to you, and they can be the size of a normal single window, or they can span a sizeable piece of the roof and contain two windows or more depending on the size. When it comes to discussing your options with a loft conversion specialist Coventry such as us, the possibility of extending to the side from a hipped roof should be investigated. As you may find that you are able build out from the roof’s sloped side and thus make the edge flush with the exterior wall of your house. What’s important to bear in mind however is the exterior of the dormer, as the last thing you will want after spending a fair amount of money and time on getting a conversion is for it to become your street’s eye sore. So make sure that it’s not too big or that it stands out for all the wrong reasons such as having brickwork and tiles that clash badly. Ultimately though you will have to approve the final design but make sure that you pay attention to our loft conversion specialist Leamington team as they have plenty of experience in terms of what will, and what won’t work aesthetically.
A Choice of Conversion Styles
A dormer conversion is where the roof is reshaped so as to give greater height and space inside the loft space. With a choice of styles most dormers can be found on the side or the back of the roof, but certain picturesque dormers can also face towards the front of the house, subject to planning permission. For those that want extra natural light in their lofts, Velux windows are the best option so make sure to discuss this with your loft conversion specialist Nuneaton if this is an important requirement for you. For excellent ventilation and masses of natural light you can even have French windows fitted in dormers, which will make for a truly spectacular finish to a converted loft. Comparing two types of dormers to give you an idea of your options, a flat roof dormer will maximise the internal space in your conversion and bonnet dormers offer a more attractive finish whilst sacrificing slightly on internal space. A further option is a Mansard conversion, which is effectively a flat roof dormer but which has front slopes at a 70 degree angle. Often seen around inner London boroughs, the windows in such conversions will appear as those found in small dormers resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing finish. Our loft conversion specialist Solihull will be able to discuss all the available options open to you once your loft has been properly reviewed and then you can pick out a style that best suits your needs.
If you have a semi-detached house a popular choice for a converted loft is a Hip to Gable dormer, which extends the hip of your roof into a gable end resulting in a greater roof space; this also means a larger rear dormer can be constructed thus maximising the interior space. Any hipped roof will benefit from this type of conversion and if you speak with a loft conversion specialist Stratford they will recommend this style as it also enables new stairs to be built over the existing stairs in your home, which is an ideal solution in terms of minimising the amount of space that will be lost from the original living area. The staircase represents the most important element of your conversion both aesthetically and practically speaking, and so when planning the staircase there are a few things that need to be taken into account as getting your loft stairs right will determine whether the conversion has been a success or not. The importance of your staircase to the loft conversion is such that the associated building regulations will have to be studied in depth in order that the correct staircase is successfully installed. So when discussing this aspect of your converted loft with the loft conversion specialist Warwickshire make sure you are kept abreast of what is the most likely outcome of your staircase, as this is the feature that will be added to your current living space and be on show at all times.