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Many homeowners would like to have extra or additional space in their homes at some point in time. However, moving to a new house isn’t alway a practical solution since the cost of a new larger and more expensive house is not an option for everyone. That is why loft conversions are a great solution for many homeowners.
Loft conversion are a widely used solution to extending a property without impacting on your outside space and increasing the footprint of your house. So whether you are converting an unused space into a usable room like for example transforming your attic into an extra bedroom, storage room or study, a loft conversion is definitely a good solution
Perhaps one of the first things that a homeowner considering a loft conversion will want to know is the cost of a loft conversion. Loft conversion prices vary from region to region within the UK, and also according to the type of loft conversion to be made. The types of loft conversions are: rear dormer, hip to gable and front dormer – side dormer, mansard and velux. Generally, loft conversions prices can vary quite widley, considering that there are numerous factors that are yet to be considered.
Below is a rough guide of the average costs of loft conversion this will make a good guide in determining roughly how much you should prepare for your loft conversion.
Loft conversions costs in the UK for an average size property are generally between £20,000 – £35,000 on average for a small to medium loft conversion. However, larger loft conversions in larger properties will see prices prices rise and its not uncommon to see prices anywhere between £30,000 and £45,000+. If you already have attic space and and just want to make it accessible for storage, a storage loft conversion might be more suitable solution and they are generally much cheaper with prices roughly around £1000 – £2000.
Please bear in mind that the loft conversions costs stated above include the cost of employing a professional to do the job for you, the entire process of loft conversion is highly skilled, which is why it is strongly recommended to hire a contractor for the project, so if you are not a skilled trades person and aware of the specific building regs involved it is not recommended to take on this sort of project yourself
As mentioned earlier, it is quite hard to determine the exact loft conversion prices that you will be paying due to several deciding factors, however hopefully this gives you a guide of what to expect. Feel free to check out our other posts for the factors that can affect loft conversions costs, including some tips on how you can keep your loft conversion cost down.