Planning loft conversions Herts

Posted by jennycooper on October 18th, 2014

When a person wants to transform their existing loft space into a functional room, they have to address a team of loft conversion specialists. They will come to check out the loft and discuss its owners’ requirements of transforming it into something more useful or even in extending the loft space, for the owners to be able to store more things or create a larger bedroom, wardrobe room or fitness room, depending on their preferences.

In general, houses present a loft, therefore, the first thing that loft conversion specialists do when arriving at the specified location is to measure the loft space. Another thing that is taken into account at this point by specialists in loft conversions Herts is the owners’ desire of adding more space to the existing one or just of transforming an empty space or a space that is mainly used to store all sorts of objects into a functional room.

If the owners desire to have a little more space, specialists in loft conversions Enfield present the available options, which can be a dormer extension, a mansard type of loft conversion or a hip to gable conversion. All these types of loft conversions require planning permission and they can provide homeowners with a significant amount of space. If the owners does not want a complex transformation, just a simple upgrade, they can choose the Velux type of conversions and equip their loft with some high-quality windows.

Regardless of the purpose of the new room, specialists recommend that homeowners take a bathroom into account when planning their new loft space. In general, bathrooms are constructed only in loft spaces that will be used as children's bedrooms or guest rooms, but they can prove very effective even if the new loft space will be an office room, a fitness room or a wardrobe room. If, however, homeowners’ budget is tight, the existence of a bathroom in a non-bedroom space can be excluded.

Another thing that is important to be considered during the process of planning loft conversions Herts is the one of adding windows. Usually, the Velux type of loft conversions is the one that refers to installing windows, but this does not mean that the other types cannot include windows, too. However, just like in the previous case, when owners can select if they want a bathroom or not in their new loft space, so in this case, they can choose to have windows or not, depending on their budget.

Specialists in loft conversions Enfield say that it is very good to install not only windows, but also an escape door. Although the cost of installing them would add to the overall cost of the project, in time, they would prove to be very effective, not to mention they could save your life in case of fire. Therefore, when planning a loft conversion, homeowners are invited to think in perspective and make optimal decisions, taking into consideration not only their current budget, but also their future safety and integrity.

Resource box: Want to add more value to your home or are you just looking for some extra space? Whatever your reason, we can provide you with professionally made loft conversions Herts. We are specialised in all sorts of loft conversions Enfield and house extensions, guarantee a fast turnaround, no stress for the owners when upgrading or transforming the new room, and affordable rates.