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Thinking of adding another room to your house? Unsure of the best solution for your home? With over 30 years of construction experience, our team is here to help. Skilled in loft conversions, house extensions and house refurbishments, we can find the perfect option for your property in Kingston or the surrounding areas. Below, we look at 3 key things to consider when deciding between conversions and extensions.
You can contact our building and loft conversion company for a wide range of home improvements and full project solutions, from loft design and planning to bathroom refurbishments.
A key factor when choosing a home alteration is how much disruption you are willing to put up with. Both extensions and attic conversions add significant space to your home, but an extension is generally a much longer project. This is because you need to lay foundations and build the structure from scratch, which adds considerable time to construction.
If you want extra space as quickly as possible, with minimal disruption, a loft conversion is the way to go. Of these, Velux conversions are the least disruptive, followed by dormer and mansard conversions, then hip-to-gable conversions. However, you must also consider the space you want to create; if you’re dreaming of a new family room, a more social layout or a kitchen transformation, an extension and/or interior house refurbishments are the only real option. It’s worth putting up with a bit more disruption to create the home you actually want.
Before weighing up the two options, our loft conversion company advises measuring your attic. With a minimum of 2.2 metres of headroom needed to create a habitable space, your existing loft design might not be suitable for conversion. Although creative options are available for complex loft conversions, they come at an added cost. At this point, house extensions or property refurbishments may be more practical.
Also consider the space outside your Kingston home. An extension will make your garden smaller; is that a sacrifice you’re happy to make?
What does your house need to make it work better for your family? What will provide the most value to your household? For example, if you have children who share a bedroom, converting your loft into another bedroom may be the most beneficial, future-proof option. However, if your main issue is a lack of space in your kitchen or living room, a side- or rear-facing extension is the most obvious solution.
To find the best next step for your home, clearly identify your needs and budget.
Lofts of London Ltd is a specialist building and loft conversion company covering Kingston and all the surrounding areas. We are on hand to provide expert advice tailored to your home and needs. Whether you’ve settled on an extension or conversion, or are still deciding, please get in touch for complete design and build solutions.
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