What About The Tanks In My Attic?

If you have any tanks in your loft space your loft conversion will mean they will need to be removed. A lot of other builders may say we can relocate the tanks but the best solution is to remove them. If you have a combination boiler and there are tanks in your loft they may be obsolete. Tanks in your loft mean that a gravity system is being used to pressurise your hot water system. You have two main options to consider replacing the tank system. The easiest is to change the tanks to pressurised tanks. The other option is to consider a combination boiler, which uses incoming cold water pressure. We can look after your complete plumbing needs.

The type of loft conversion you will need depends on a number of factors such as your property type, your budget, and your requirements. The cheapest conversion is usually a roof light conversion, which can start from £25,000 – adding a dormer and an en-suite will add a further £20,000. If you have a small loft with a low ridge a dormer will be essential. If you have a high ridge, around three metres, the likelihood is that a dormer will not be required. The higher your property value, the more you should really, budget permitting, maximise your development to achieve the maximum valuation on your property.

Most loft conversions are done to add a bedroom and an en-suite to the home. However some homeowners are far more adventurous. We converted one loft in West London to a recording studio. A complimentary bed provided for the sessions that went past closing time. Velux roof-lights and windows are replaced with sheets of insulated glass to maximise the light and views. Bold colours and wooden panels added design. Boring and bland can be forgotten if you want to be different.

Dormers can be made interesting by using slate, brick, Juliette balconies and coloured aluminium windows instead of the usual white UPVC. Gone are the days when a loft conversion was a space where to send the kids; nowadays the loft is a master suite with a separate dressing room.