If you’re looking to increase the square footage of your home, you’ll likely be asking yourself whether the best option would be a home extension, be it double story or wraparound, or a loft conversion. Both are very different, and while both do have their advantages, more and more people are choosing a loft conversion over a home extension.
The question is, why?
Loft Conversions In London
It would seem loft conversions win hands down, especially in cities like London where streets are narrow and outdoor space is limited. While loft conversions are indeed more popular, it’s worth checking whether your loft space is viable for conversion first. If it is, you’re good to go and will undoubtedly see why so many choose a loft conversion over an extension every time.
Here are just a few reasons…
Increase Space Without Losing Garden
It’s perhaps one of the biggest reasons people opt for a loft conversion over a house extension every single time. You can gain a huge amount of space. While you can do so with a house extension, you’re often limited due to neighbouring properties and what’s more, you’ll need to give up valuable garden space in order to do so. With a loft conversion, you could benefit from increasing your space another level completely, across the entire floorplan of your home in some cases. You’ll be able to do this, while keeping every single square inch of your garden space, both rear, side and of course front garden. You won’t sacrifice a single inch and still enjoy a huge amount of additional square footage.
Enjoy Amazing Views
Unlike a regular house extension which can still provide views, with a loft conversion, you bring yourself to the roof level and therefore get to enjoy the views beyond your neighbouring properties. While a house extension could boast great views with Juliet balconies, you’ll simply be looking onto your neighbours. Whether you opt for bifold doors or a simply Velux window, a loft conversion takes you above everyone else to enjoy the views beyond your neighbouring properties and into the distance, be it the rest of the city skyline or even beautiful parks and more.
Spend Less & Still Enjoy A Great Return
When beginning a house extension, many notice the £1000’s that gets spent without actually seeing a single progression. Why? Because it costs £1000’s alone, just for the footings and drainage before you begin to lay bricks and mortar. With a loft conversion however, you already have the ‘footings’ so to speak, you’re simply building upon them. Not only will you spend less, but you’ll also enjoy a great return still with some seeing as much as a 20% increase on their property’s value.
Take Half The Time
There’s a great deal of extra time that goes into a regular house extension, in part due to the groundworks that need to be carried out, as well as adjustments and alterations that need to be made to the current property in order to fully support the new addition. With a loft conversion however, it’s far more simplistic in the sense that you’re simply adjusting what’s already there to take the extra load and new design. While there is indeed a lot of extra work, it’s much less convoluted than a house extension and will usually be completed in a shorter period of time.
Contact The Experts Today
If you’d like more information on loft conversions in London, we recommend contacting the experts Clapham Construction Services. These guys have been specialising in loft conversions in London for over two decades. Why not book a free consultation today by calling 0203 950 7957.