Average Price Loft Conversion by Loft Conversions Preston
A loft conversion will be less expensive than moving to a larger house (and moving will always involve costs that cannot be recouped). Because most loft conversions do not require planning permission, they are often considered to be one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways of adding living space and value to your house.
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Costs for your loft conversion will be higher if you're making significant changes to the size of the roof space and are adding a bathroom.
You can use your loft conversion for a variety of purposes and they are extremely versatile as an extra bedroom and bathroom, as a lounge or additional living area, as an office or even a gym or home cinema. In addition to offering valuable extra living space, loft conversions give one of the best returns on investment you can get when it comes to extending, with research suggesting they add the most value to your home in comparison to the cost. Converting your loft from a dank storage area to a desirable living space is one the quickest and cheapest ways to add extra room and value to your home.
You Need Planning Permission In Preston
A front aspect roof dormer, increasing the roof height beyond original build height, listed buildings or construction in a conservation area would require planning permission. Not all loft conversions will need planning permission, but it will be required if you're extending or changing the roof space and it exceeds certain limits and conditions. Under regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 a loft conversion or small dormer extension is considered a permitted development, and generally does not require planning permission.
Comparing the quoted cost of your loft conversion, plus the value of your home, with the cost of moving to a larger house in the same area is a worthwhile practice in assessing the benefits of converting the space. Loft Conversions Preston will tell you that there is a need for a suitable tie between the roof structure and the dwarf wall formed, to prevent the roof spreading. For more insight into what to expect from a loft conversion, and what pitfalls to avoid, speak to a Loft Conversions Preston expert.
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Different Types Of Loft Conversions Preston Loft Conversions
The kind of Loft Conversions Preston loft conversion you settle on depends on different things; the most important being how much you want to spend. A mansard roof will offer optimum conversion space for a loft because it projects the maximum available head height, thus giving a greater usable floor area.