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Loft Conversions
Bright ideas in your roof space.
We are passionate about bringing light into your life and your home. A loft conversion is the obvious way to experience the changing light of each season and to bring natural colour into your home.
Is your dream room waiting under your roof?
A master suite, a guest bedroom, a home cinema, or a play space for the children? A loft conversion is one of the easiest ways to extend and add value to your home.
Frame a view
One of the best things about being up in the rafters is the panoramic views you will have from your new vantage point. Make the most of them with strategically positioned windows.
Make the most of original features
If you live in a character property, take advantage of bare brickwork and timber beams to offset modern interiors.
Use every inch of space
Make slanting ceilings work for you by positioning baths in areas with low head heights or using tight spaces for storage.
Think outside of the box
Loft conversions are most commonly used as extra bedrooms, but they don't have to be - attic spaces can be transformed into stunning offices, dining areas or family rooms.
Design available for all properties
Common Types of Loft Conversion
There are 4 common types of loft conversion popularly constructed in the UK. A simple flat roof Dormer conversion is the most popular. A Mansard loft conversion is constructed by raising the party wall. A Hip to Gable conversion straightens an inwardly slanted end roof to create a vertical wall. A Roof Light conversion is where you do not alter or expand the existing space at all, but simply add in windows and reinforce the floor to transform an attic into a comfortable living space.
Maximise space and value
Loft conversions are one of the most cost effective methods of gaining extra space in your home, they are typically cheaper than other home extensions in relation to the additional floorspace. They can also quickly add space to your property without being too disruptive – you should not need to move out while the work is going on.
A cost effective method of rejuvenating your living environment
The beauty of a loft conversion is that they can even be self-contained with their own front door, meaning families can live together, but maintain their independence.
Create a cozy new hangout, or an inspiring kitchen dinner to entertain guests
Lofts are not just handy for storing Christmas lights and dusty heirlooms – a well-designed conversion is one of the most cost-effective ways to gain more living space and can add value to your home.
Whether it is a new home office, an extra bedroom or a family area that you want, our Inspiration gallery will feed your imagination.
We take care and pride at every stage with our end-to-end service
Our comprehensive loft conversion service is designed with your needs in mind. We scope from initial design to planning permission and building control, through to installing bathrooms, windows and balconies to view the sunrise or sunset!
Our Loft Conversion team covering Sussex, Surrey and Kent work with you to turn your ideas into reality.
Initial Consultation
From initial consultation through to completion all our building projects must deliver value. There are numerous factors and moving parts that dictate the success of a project outside of time, scope, and budget. We aim to ensure our clients have a clear understanding of all the elements involved in order to make an informed decision to engage our services.
Design & Planning
The design and planning stage moves ideas and objectives to a concrete course of action. You may or may not have plans and approval for your project, either way design and planning is where inspiration and imagination come together to help you visualise what you want your home to look and feel like once the project is complete.
Build
A build project managed by Keystone means that from conception through to completion, everything is managed through a single point of contact. We coordinate all the required professionals from architects and structural engineers, to contractors and building control. Streamlining the process, saving you time and money.
Aftercare
We pride ourselves in delivering exceptional customer service before, during and after a building project. Aftercare is offered to all clients following successful completion of their project and on-going property maintenance is available as a service to both existing and new customers.
Common Questions: Loft Conversions
You are making an investment decision and asking the right questions will help you ensure you understand the costs and potential hurdles involved in realising the potential of your building project. We will help you understand what is involved before, during and after the process. As a guide here are a few questions that often arise:
In normal circumstances, planning permission is not needed to build loft conversions, although there are situations when you might need to apply for permission before you begin the build. These include:
If you want to include a veranda, balcony or raised platform
If you want to build a roof extension in a designated area, such as an Area of Outstanding Beauty
If your property faces a highway and you want to extend the roof beyond the plane of the existing roof slope
Yes, there are a few ways we can help you to obtain approval. The most common route is to submit a building notice to the council before the work starts.
Loft conversions can add up to 20% onto the value of your home according to Nationwide Building Society. They are typically cheaper than other home extensions in relation to the additional floorspace. They can also quickly add space to your property without being too disruptive – you shouldn’t need to move out while the work is going on.
Still looking for answers? Get in touch with our specialists.
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