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Average Price Loft Conversion by Loft Conversions Kent

A loft conversion will be less expensive than moving to a larger house (and moving will always involve costs that cannot be recouped). Adding a loft conversion is a win-win – provided, that is, you get the renovation right from the start.

Converting Your Kent, United Kingdom Loft

If you want design fees for your loft conversion included within your loft company's quote as well as construction costs, this is easy with Loft Conversions Kent.

Extensions normally increase the heat load requirement of the house and so the boiler has to be upgraded, but a loft conversion may require little extra capacity as the space will be well insulated and can improve the overall energy efficiency of the house. As well as offering valuable extra living space, loft conversions provide one of the best returns on investment you can get when it comes to extending, with experts suggesting they add the most value to your home in comparison to the cost. Converting your loft is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to boost the square footage of your home in Kent.

You Need Planning Permission In Kent

A front aspect roof dormer, increasing the roof height beyond original build height, listed buildings or construction in a conservation area would require planning permission. Not all loft conversions will need planning permission, but it will be required if you're extending or changing the roof space and it exceeds certain limits and conditions. If you don't need to alter the roofline of your home and can fit loft conversion works inside the existing roof cover then you should be able to do the work under permitted development (unless you are in a conservation area).

Once you have chosen a builder or loft conversion company like Loft Conversions Kent, make sure you get your quote and, most importantly, what is included, in writing, so you won't get a nasty surprise. To maximise energy efficiency for your loft conversion, the roof space should be made as airtight as possible, and to counter this it is essential to introduce controlled ventilation to prevent the risk of condensation and maintain good air quality. Contact Loft Conversions Kent on 01634 926 418 for more insight into what to expect from a loft conversion, and what pitfalls to avoid.

Different Types Of Loft Conversions Kent Loft Conversions

The type of loft conversion you settle on can depend on many things; the most important being how much you want to spend. A mansard roof will offer optimum conversion space for a loft because it projects the maximum available head height, thus giving a greater usable floor area.

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