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Permitted Development & Planning Permission for Loft Conversions

June 14, 2021

General, Loft Conversion Designs, Loft Conversion Planning

Permitted Development & Planning Permission The most important stage of any home renovation project is the planning stage when you need to decide whether your project falls within permitted development or needs planning permission. This can shape the size and type of project you choose, as a project requiring planning permission needs more time to design and construct, than a project which falls within permitted development. For a loft conversion, there are strict parameters for permitted development, which allows you…

Our Favourite Loft Layouts

June 7, 2021

Loft Conversion Designs, Loft Conversion Planning, Loft Conversion Projects

Our loft conversions are completely bespoke, meeting our client’s needs and being designed to their property’s quirks and size. Over the 11 years we have been in business, we have seen many different loft designs and floorplans, with lots of impressive results! Here we highlight our favourite loft conversion layouts, with multiple rooms, roof terraces, loft bathrooms and more… 1. The Loft Terrace This loft conversion on Bennerley Road is simply awe-inspiring, creating a new room, an office space and…

Designing and Planning Your Loft Staircase

June 1, 2021

Loft Conversion Designs, Loft conversion staircases

There are many different components to a loft conversion, and one area which is sometimes forgotten about is the staircase. Whilst it is not the main feature in many loft conversions, the design of your staircase is still important, with several options being available to you. In this blog, we’ll talk about where your staircase will go, how it will look, and the design options for your stairwell. Our surveyors have had every question under the sun put towards…

The Importance of Planning Your Loft Conversion

May 26, 2021

Loft Conversion Designs, Loft Conversion Planning

When you start to think about your loft conversion project, it can be overwhelming to think about every single detail that needs to be planned out. Alongside the larger planning aspects, like the floor plan, number of rooms, and technical details, you need to consider the smaller details too. Ironing out these details is incredibly important if you are working to a deadline, as any last-minute changes, called variations, can delay completion of your build. Initially, the planning process of…

How Weather Conditions Affect Your Loft Conversion Construction

May 19, 2021

General, Loft Conversion Designs, Loft Conversion Insurance, Loft Conversion Planning, Loft Conversion Roof Types

Weather Conditions and Your Loft Conversion Construction For any construction projects, there will always be some level of ambiguity around completion times. This can be due to many factors which are difficult to predict, such as material wait times, unforeseen circumstances and the weather. For loft conversions, weather conditions are incredibly important in the construction phase, determining if construction can continue or needs to be temporarily stopped. There are several ways building teams mitigate the effects of adverse weather…

How to Make Decisions About Your Loft Conversion

May 7, 2021

Loft Conversion Designs, Loft Conversion Planning

Planning a loft conversion can be a stressful process, and sometimes you can question the decisions you have made or think you will need to make. There are many factors you need to take into consideration in the design stage of your conversion project, which many people can neglect or forget about. In today’s blog we will talk through how to make decisions about your loft conversion and what you need to have in mind during the design process. The…

The Benefits of a Skylight Loft Conversion

April 14, 2021

General, Loft Conversion Planning, Loft Conversion Projects, Loft conversion types

To round off our series of loft conversion types, we are finishing with the popular skylight loft conversion! This type of loft conversion is great for a variety of property types and areas as it does not alter the core structure of your loft. It is also one of the least expensive loft conversion types, making it extremely budget friendly whilst still adding value to your home in London or the Midlands! What is a skylight loft conversion? A skylight…

The Rear Dormer Loft Conversion

April 6, 2021

Loft Conversion Projects, Loft Conversion Roof Types, London Loft Conversions, Types of Loft Conversion

Out of the six main types of loft conversion, the most popular type of conversion is the rear dormer. Characterised by the vertical rear wall, which is typically sloped on mansard loft conversions, this type of loft conversion offers many benefits and is suitable for a range of properties. Simply Loft have completed hundreds, if not thousands of this type of loft conversion, as the leading loft conversion specialists of London and the West Midlands. The rear dormer loft…

Everything You Need to Know About Mansard Loft Conversions

April 1, 2021

Loft Conversion Designs, Loft Conversion Roof Types, Loft conversion types, Loft Conversions Conservation Areas, London Loft Conversions

There are lots of different types of loft conversion you can have, which each have different suitability’s and costs for your loft conversion project. One popular type of loft conversion is a mansard as it is forgiving of minor irregularities in your loft size, shape or restrictions. A mansard can come in several different formats, commonly being referred to as a rear mansard, front mansard or front and rear mansard. A mansard alters the structure of a sloping roof to…

Hip to Gable Loft Conversions – What Are They and Why Are They So Popular?

March 22, 2021

Loft Conversion Projects, Loft Conversion Roof Types, Loft conversion types

Hip to Gable Loft Conversions There are six main types of loft conversion which are each suitable for different properties based on their size and shape. The hip to gable loft conversion is a popular loft conversion to have, as many properties have a hipped roof. A hipped roof slants downwards towards the walls of the property from the middle of the property. This type of roof reduces the headspace within a loft space, making it difficult to do anything…