Altmoor Loft Conversions

01/01/2022

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25/12/2021

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20/05/2021

Building Regulations are often needed whether you have applied for planning permission or not. Our guide explains what to do

03/04/2021

We are now closed for Easter - messages and emails will be answered on our return on Tuesday 6th April - have a nice Easter.

31/12/2020

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25/12/2020

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01/10/2020

The most cost effective way to add a balcony to your loft conversion.

VELUX CABRIO balcony in a stunning loft in London Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=OnipekPT9zU&feature=youtu.be Video text: you can see just h...

10/02/2020

How much is a loft conversion?

‘Loft conversions can cost as little as £12,000 for smaller projects and up to £40,000 for bigger developments.These figures will vary depending on your location, the materials used and the size of your loft.

A good loft conversion can add 20 % to the value of a home, with no need to sacrifice the garden space required by ground-floor extensions.

A simple Velux loft conversion is often the cheapest solution and, as the roof slope is not altered, will maintain a property’s appearance but may also result in limited height. Alternatively, a dormer loft conversion has vertical windows and doors, which allow full head room and greater possibilities when it comes to staircases.

Mansard loft conversions look less boxy than a dormer, due to the 70-degree slope of the rear wall and raised party wall brickwork, but require planning permission.

Incidentally, the average UK attic contains goods worth an average of £2,000, so why not have a clear-out and see if you can boost your budget?

Why not take advantage of our free, no obligation initial feasibility survey.

Call us now on 0800 334 5292 or message us via our website https://www.altmoorlofts.com/contact

08/02/2020

Do I need planning permission to convert my loft?

Converting a loft rarely requires planning permission unless you’re raising the roofline or changing its structure, but it will need building regulations approval. This ensures that the structural strength of the new floor will be sufficient, and that the room and roof will be stable with safely designed stairs etc.

A building control surveyor will visit whilst works are taking place to make sure that the work meets regulations and issue a completion certificate.

If your house is semi-detached or terraced, you’ll also be subject to party wall requirements.

It will require planning permission if the roof is going to be extended or altered and it exceeds specified limits and conditions, or if you live in a designated area (such as a national park, the Broads, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a conservation area or a World Heritage Site) and the work includes a roof extension.

Our all inclusive design & construct packages include obtaining all necessary permissions on your behalf.

Call us now on 0800 334 5292 or message us on the link below to arrange a free no obligation initial feasibility survey.

https://www.altmoorlofts.com/contact

06/02/2020

Is My Loft Suitable for conversion?

Ideally your loft should be 2.2m or higher at the mid-point. If yours is lower, you might want to reassess.

There’s no minimum room height dictated by building regulations, but there is for staircases and access.

A workaround is lowering the ceiling in the room below – you’ll have to fit a new floor in the loft as part of the conversion, so this isn’t as drastic a project as it sounds.

Next, look at any obstacles – is there a water tank or a chimney stack that might need to be moved?

Finally, check your roof – does it have a steep pitch that limits height around the room and may require a dormer or roof redesign?

Still not sure then why not take advantage of our free, no obligation initial feasibility survey.

Call us now on 0800 334 5292 or message us via our website https://www.altmoorlofts.com/contact

29/08/2019

We are currently running a time limited promotion for a totally free loft design.

We will turn your ideas into a set of design drawings completely obligation free.

Just message our page with you email address to learn more and to take advantage of this offer.

27/08/2019

What's your Dream loft room?

It's probably more realistic than you think ..... our design team will work with you to scale up or down your ideas until they work within your budget to give you the best possible solution.