Loft conversions and Basement conversions are very popular at the moment, as they free up more space in a home that you already enjoy living in, without having to go through all the emotional and financial stress associated with moving house. In addition you rarely need planning permission for a loft conversion or basement conversion.

Loft Conversions and Dormer Extensions

The space regained in a loft or attic conversion can be as much as 30% of the total floor area of the home. If the attic is used for storage, then there is no need to lose all of this storage space as some attic space can be retained. As the main fabric of the building is already there, a loft conversion or cellar conversion is often cheaper than extending your home outwards.

Loft conversions and dormer extensions require design work, structural plans and occasionally planning application approval. Conversion work usually requires the replacement of wooden roof trusses with steel beams and attic floors to be strengthened. The finishing work then requires a wide degree of specialist skills such as installation of roof windows, insulation, plastering, as well as  electrical, plumbing, lighting and heating facilities.

If your loft needs an extension out of the roof, i.e. a dormer extension, then we can advise you about your options here as well.

Alternatively, you may just want your loft converting into a safe, secure and well lit storage area, with easy access by a fold away ladder – again we can offer advice on these options.

Basement and Cellar Conversions

Cellars and Basements are a great way of creating more space in close proximity to your ground floor living area. They are ideal for converting into playrooms, living rooms, kitchens or even saunas, fitness or a games room. 

We can create an independent entrance from the back garden into your basement and install a completely damp proofed lining to ensure the room remains, cosy, warm and dry.

Garage Conversions

Garage Conversions are very popular at the moment as people prefer to change the purpose of a garage from that of storing a car to one of providing additional living space. We can even convert a double garage - retaining one side for the use of a car and the other as an extra new room.

Because a converted garage becomes a direct extension of ground floor living space, the most common uses of a converted garage tend to be a study area or home office, a playroom, a ground floor bedroom, a separate dining room if one does not already exist, or even a spare room for an elderly relative who would struggle with the stairs.

Design, Layout and Planning

The key to a successful loft, basement or garage conversions is careful attention to the design and planning stages of the project.

We can provide all the professional design, planning and structural advice you need to turn your ideas and dreams into the necessary architectural drawings and building plans.

During the design process, we would work with you to layout the room exactly as you would want it – paying particular attention to the correct positioning of all the utility points, i.e. water, waste pipes, heating and electrical sockets. Our planning advice would also take into account of the ultimate purpose of the conversion, i.e. is it to be an office, bedroom, storage or playroom, etc.

We offer free consultations and will always take time out to discuss the feasibility and practicality of your ideas. Your particular needs will be listened to and advice offered on the most suitable solution for your requirements. Within 7 days of the consultation you will receive a full specification and fixed price quotation.

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