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If you desperately need additional space in your home, have you considered converting existing areas that aren’t used to their full potential? Is there a basement which is currently vacant? Or a garage that rarely shelters your family vehicles? And what about the attic? Is it crying out for renovation and integration into your home?
MY Carpenter Ltd specialises in loft conversions of all designs and layouts. From dormers and Velux in Fleet to hip-to-gable and mansards in Basingstoke, our builders carry out all aspects of a renovation project. We also conduct conversion alternatives, such as property extensions, orangeries, and internal redesigns.
In this blog post, we look at the most important factors you should consider before planning loft conversions. Never rush into any renovation, instead:
Every member of your Fleet or Basingstoke household should be able to use the new space. You’ll want to move around the room comfortably if you're tall. The average UK ceiling height is 8ft, with the required headroom for a loft conversion just over 7ft. This can be achieved by altering the roof or lowering the ceiling below. These additional renovations will add to your budget, however.
If you’re looking for loft conversions that include practical and stylish storage solutions, you need to talk to our builders and carpentry team at MY Carpenter Ltd. We can design, build, and install bespoke wardrobes, shelving units, and cabinetry, which will blend perfectly with the characteristic shape of an attic or loft space.
Most loft conversions fall under permitted development, i.e. no planning permission is required. However, mansard conversions are the exception as they significantly alter the roofing structure. Listed buildings and homes in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, for example, don’t fall under permitted development either.
The Party Wall Act 1996 states that you must notify your Fleet or Basingstoke neighbours living in terraced or semi-detached properties of your plans to renovate or refurbish. Our team of experienced builders at MY Carpenter Ltd will happily discuss our planned project on your behalf and answer any questions your neighbours may have.
