Loft Conversations: How to Create More Space in Your Home

Lofts are too often set aside for boxes that never get unpacked, old clothes, and worn-out furniture from the in-laws that you’re not allowed to throw away. But they don’t have to be a black hole for past life relics! Lofts are a change to utilized your imagination and creativity to turn an often misused space into your favorite place in your home. Whether you need an extra bedroom, an office space away from the rest of the house, or just a quiet and cozy bubble where you can relax and read a book - converting a loft can do all of that for you.

Decide on the Purpose for Your Loft Conversion

Before you jump in, think about what your needs are. Do you have an extra bedroom for when guests or family want to stay over? Has the pandemic made you realize your current office space is not efficient (aka not isolated) enough for you to get some real work done? When deciding on the purpose for which your loft is going to serve when it’s been converted, make sure that you're thinking about the entire house as a whole as a loft can serve for virtually anything you may need. Deciding what you want your loft to be will also help you get an accurate quote from a Surrey Loft Conversions Specialist.

How Much Does a Loft Conversion Cost?

Depending on the project and the amount of work needed to convert it to what you want as well as the size of the loft, the average amount to convert a loft ranges at about $50 - $150 per square foot. The extent to which you’d like to convert the loft and the materials used also play a huge factor, seeing as some materials are more expensive than others. With permits, the entire loft conversion therefore can cost anything from $7 000 - $67 000, averaging at about $20,000. But, if you’d like to have a more accurate idea of what your loft conversion project would cost, don’t hesitate to request a personalized quote for peace of mind. Also, if you’re into the DIY, there are definitely ways you can cut costs, such as doing the finishings yourself.

How Long Does a Loft Conversion Take to Complete?

Loft conversions are usually on the smaller side of projects as far as home construction goes. But there is also a lot of work that goes into transforming a loft. That said, a loft conversion can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 weeks to complete. If the ceiling needs to be reshaped or extended to create more space for movement, it may take a little longer.

Ultimately, converting your loft is the easiest way to acquire an additional room in your house without extending your home. And, fun fact, converting your home can add loads of value to your house’s resale value, totaling up to as much as 20% added to your home’s current value. So not only are you making life much easier for yourself as well as getting rid of that dusty, dirt collecting loft that you used to have, you're actually investing in your home in a way that will be very profitable later in your life.