Have you decided to convert the loft space in your home? If you have, you will soon find that adding a loft conversion to your home might not be as straightforward as you think. One of the big decisions you need to make is to think about which type of loft conversions you want to have in your home as not all of them will be suitable for the roof and type of home you have. 

 

However, how can you consider this when you simply don’t know where to start? To help you out, we have put together our guide on choosing which type of loft conversion to have in your home. 

 

What are the main types?

 

There are five main types of loft conversion that you can have added to your home. These are:

 

Each of these types of conversions has its benefits and positives for you to consider, and whilst some may work for your space (and what you need it for once it is converted), others are not going to work out for you.

 

 

What is your budget?

 

One of the biggest things you need to think about before having your loft converted is how much money you can spend on the project. Thinking about your budget before you put any plans in place help you to think about what you can realistically have added to your home and ensure that you will not end up severely out of pocket in the future. 

 

Are you happy to apply for planning permission for your loft conversion?

 

If you are trying to keep the amount of paperwork that you have to fill out to a minimum, you will want to focus on loft conversion types that do not require planning permission. This is not true for all kinds of conversion; however, for the most part, those who opt for a roof light loft conversion do not need to worry about planning permission before they go ahead and have the work carried out that they want. 

 

What is turning the space into?

 

Another thing that you need to make sure that you think about is what you are planning on using the space for. Depending on the nature of your loft conversion, you may find that you need a particular style of conversion put in place. 

 

A straightforward bedroom loft conversion usually doesn’t require the work carried out to be too complicated. However, if you want to add on things such as an en-suite, you will want to make sure that your conversion is fit for purpose.

 

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You also want to consider your family situation too. If you have children that you will want to try and keep safe, then your loft conversion should reflect this, especially if it is likely to be a space that they will be using. 

 

No matter what type of loft conversion you choose, one thing is for sure, having a loft conversion will add value to your home, perfect for when the time comes to sell up and move on!

 

If you are thinking of having a loft conversion in London or Birmingham, get in touch with Simply Loft on 0800 917 7571 today for your free site survey!