Loft Conversions in Sandown, Isle-Of-Wight


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The process of a loft conversion

Turning an empty space into functional storage or room accommodation is known as a loft conversion. Due to their advantages, loft conversions are now more common in the UK.

The different types of loft conversions

There are three main kinds of loft conversions; they include the rear dormer, the hip-to-gable and the Velux. The style of your loft conversion depends on your house. The various factors that you need to consider are the possible conversion use, the size and the planning permission that you would require.

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Loft conversion solutions in Sandown

A loft conversion can potentially increase your property’s value by 25%. You can easily convert a vacant area of your home and turn it into a room or storage with a loft conversion.

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Elite Builders London provides loft conversion services and solutions. We carefully consider the planning permission requirements and provide you premium quality conversion service at Elite Builders London in Sandown. Our wealth of experience makes us suitable for the conversion needs of your loft, whatever the type, style, or size of your loft.

Do you need an additional loft conversion for a living room, lounge, playroom, bathroom, or office loft? We ensure that our designs fit your existing structure. We ensure that the architectural balance of your loft is maintained while fitting it in your existing property. We believe that the loft should fulfil your purpose, fit well with your existing property and maintain its architectural balance.

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Why having a loft conversion in Sandown is a good choice?

If you are looking for more space, you can get it with a loft conversion without having to move to a different place. A loft conversion makes you feel as if you have moved to a new home. According to the National building society, an extra bedroom and bathroom usually raises the value of a three-bedroom house by around 25%.

A converted loft will not disappoint you with its additional space and accommodation. If you think there is something missing from your home such as an office or a gym, you can turn your empty loft into it in Sandown. In the long run a loft conversion pays for itself.  Usually the additional functionality will prove a worthwhile investment if you decide to sell your home.

Our loft conversion services in Sandown 

In Sandown, Elite Builders London offers you stress-free loft conversion services from ideas, design, cost, stair attachment and guidance regarding planning and applicable building regulations. 

Preparing blueprints for loft conversions in Sandown

In Sandown, Elite Builders London have architects who can prepare building regulations and planning documents for submission to local council.

The regulations regarding loft conversions in Sandown

We offer complete loft conversion projects from design to completion in Sandown. We also help to obtain permits required by regulatory building and planning authorities.

Design and installation of loft conversions in Sandown

Our designers can provide you with excellent architectural sketches in Sandown

Sandown dormer loft conversions

For houses that have small headroom measurements, the dormer loft conversions are a great choice. Dormer loft conversion is most popular in Sandown. Conversion into a Dormer loft gives a considerable amount of head height and enough space in most lofts for a full-sized bedroom and a bathroom or shower.  The timeframe for this conversion is usually seven weeks and you normally do not require a planning permit. A dormer is built up from the roof slope usually.  That means the majority of the work is done using external scaffolding. 

The Velux loft conversion services in Sandown location 

Converting into a dealer’s window loft is a good way to be non-disruptive and have cause roof destruction. The roof remains undisturbed as the property is fitted with Windows.
Usually, such a type of loft conversion does not require any planning permits in Sandown.  A Velux loft conversion gives you considerable headroom. 

Any property that is limited by planning constraints, it is ideal for it to get a Velux conversion.

L-Shaped loft conversion in the Sandown area

Homeowners also prefer L-shaped conversion in Sandown. Generally, this kind of loft conversion gives enough floor area to have two full sized bedrooms and a bathroom. The back is adjusted to be in a lower position to make the ceiling height sufficient.

Mansard loft conversion services in Sandown

Mansard loft conversions are probably the most pleasant-loft conversions. 

In Mansard lofts, steep-sloping sides displace one of two of the roof slopes, and a level roof is built over it. 

The Mansard loft conversions are more expensive because of the structural requirements and they also require planning permission.

We can provide you the best service for your choice of design for a Mansard conversion.

Hip to gable loft conversion options in Sandown

If you have an unoccupied space, a hip to gable conversion is ideal. By extending the ridge to meet the outside wall, this conversion provides you with adequate space.

Custom loft conversion in Sandown

Do you want to have any of the loft conversion types listed for your home?  We design, complete and customise loft conversions for our customers based in Sandown. We guide you and help you throughout the project. 

Understanding our loft conversion process in Sandown

Step 1: survey 

Once you establish contact with us, we will set you up for a meeting with our loft conversion specialist. This would help us to discuss the kind of loft conversion that would be suitable for your home in Sandown. 

The amount of time required to survey your house depends on the size of your attic. A larger attic space would take a greater amount of time. Our visits take under 45 minutes on average.

Step 2: quotation 

We will require full architectural drawings in order to provide a quote for your loft conversion accurately.

You will receive the quotation by email or post within seven days.

Step three: implementation and execution

Once you decide that you want to work with us for your loft conversion in Sandown, we will ask you for a first instalment that would be a percentage of the total cost of the conversion. You will get a payment plan of the instalments and once you agree to them, we will provide you the timescale for the project.

Once the terms have been agreed, we will manage your project in Sandown from the start till end and ensure your satisfaction. We have maintained a reputation going back four decades which is proof of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Why should you hire us for a loft conversion project in Sandown?

Some of the advantages of hiring elite builders London in Sandown are as follows. 

  • Experience:

    We have many years of experience in the construction industry, and we are well known in Sandown for our level of workmanship. 

  • Expertise:

    Our team of experienced professionals with years of experience are ideally placed for all construction -related projects in Sandown.

  • Accredited:

    To offer exceptional design and construction -related services, elite builders London has all the necessary accreditations. Our finished construction projects are loved by our clients and they have also been made to the highest possible safety standards.

  • Extremely professional:

    Your loft conversion projects in Sandown will be delivered to the highest quality because elite builders London has a qualified team of experienced professionals.  Quality loft conversion All the loft conversion jobs that elite builders London works on are constructed to the highest of standards. Loft conversion projects in Sandown have their own set of difficult tasks which we carefully consider and complete successfully every time we work.

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Why having a loft conversion in Sandown is a good choice?

If you are looking for more space, you can get it with a loft conversion without having to move to a different place. A loft conversion makes you feel as if you have moved to a new home. According to the National building society, an extra bedroom and bathroom usually raises the value of a three-bedroom house by around 25%.

A converted loft will not disappoint you with its additional space and accommodation. If you think there is something missing from your home such as an office or a gym, you can turn your empty loft into it in Sandown. In the long run a loft conversion pays for itself.  Usually the additional functionality will prove a worthwhile investment if you decide to sell your home.

For a free consultation session about a loft conversion in Sandown, contact us today Was a highly qualified team of skilled and experienced professionals that are always there to help answer any questions that you may have about your loft conversion project in Sandown. For a free quotation for your latest loft conversion project, calls today on (020) 8987 8071.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know I have enough head height for a loft conversion?
The suitability of a loft conversion is strictly defined by the head height of the room. Industry set standards dictate that the roof centre height as well as the ceiling joists height must be a minimum of 2.2 m.

The required industry height should be present to complete a loft conversion without problems even though it may be possible to install a loft conversion in its absence.

When can you permit development be provided to allow conversion?
One of the most important factors that has to do with a planning permit application is the loft size. The size requirements for approved construction is such that the loft conversion size must not be greater than 50 cubic m in the case of a detached property and 40 cubic m in the case of a terrace property.
Is a dormer a necessity for loft conversions when more space is required to achieve the requisite dimension?
All loft conversions don’t require enough space for a dormer. It depends on the particular needs of the customer and the environment we need to deal with within the roof room. The dormer can become a part of the requirements if the customer requires extra rooms or showers to be added as part of the loft conversion installation. Stairs access can be created by the use of a dormer in case the property in question is semi-attached.

Our approach to all of our projects and services is focused on customer satisfaction which is why we take great care in carefully listening to all the requirements of our customers no matter what the type of their home extension is.

Where will the staircase go?

The stairs that lead to the attic can be ideally placed above the existing set of stairs.
To install a new staircase, cutting any area of the existing living space will not be required as an enclosure can be created along the side of the wall to accommodate the new staircase.

Your house’s current floor plan is another deciding factor.  Other alternatives particularly when you are contemplating a hip to gable conversion can be considered based on the scale and your attic conversion plans.

What is a hip to back gable loft conversion?
Various properties today suffer from a limited space in their attics because of the presence of sloping edges and traditional hipped roofs. This restriction presents a challenge in creating a conversion of the loft that does not need to expand your house.
Properties that future these limitations are much better served by hip to gable loft extensions.
Under what ceiling height can loft conversions be easily installed?

The minimum ceiling height to be converted is 2.2 m.  The height can be calculated exactly between the Timber Ridge and the top of the joist which is located on the ceiling.

Even after repairs, you can expect to receive 1.9 m of living space in terms of the height of the ceiling of your new loft conversion.

What do mansard loft conversions usually entail?
Francoise Mansard, a 17th-century French architect is the inspiration behind the name of the mansard loft.  You can find this conversion almost always at the back end of the house.  The flat roof is a standard component of this loft conversion, and it also features a sloping wall at the back.
Is an architect required for a loft conversion?
To assess the ability of the structure to withstand the new conversion, you will need expert guidance from an architect.  This assessment will determine whether structural changes such as the installation of a new roof is required for your loft conversion.
Is a loft conversion more economically efficient than an extension is?
One of the most viable options which you can use to increase living space in your house is by using a loft conversion. Increasing the size of your home is a much more economically efficient choice than moving to a new location. 
Is scaffolding necessary for every loft conversion?
It comes down to the individual contract. Those contractors who want to work from the outside of the building will install scaffolding wherever they need to work. From the scaffold they will gain entry to the workspace, and so they might not need to enter the flat at all in the early start of the work.
Is the party wall agreement always required for a loft conversion?
Party wall agreements are only required for walls that are shared between you and someone else. No additional permissions are required for detached houses as shared walls do not exist in these types of properties.
Can my loft conversion project include a new bedroom?
A loft may only be classified as a space if it meets a certain set criteria. All relevant building regulations as well as the different requirements for all bedrooms must be met for the bedroom to be added to a loft conversion.
Can my neighbours stop my loft conversion? 
They can extend the time that will take for the conversion to complete but it may not be possible to stop the conversion altogether. If you tell your neighbours about your plans ahead of schedule, then there is a high chance that they will not cause problems for your project.
Is it possible to add a room inside my attic?
In order to convert your attic, you need to consider the building requirements that qualify attics for transformation into a living area. Your attic’s ceiling height from the floor must be at a minimum 2.2 m in order for it to qualify for transformation. If your attic’s height does not meet this requirement, you will need to either raise the roof of your attic, or lower the floor level of the property.
Are newly constructed houses available for loft conversions?
It is difficult to perform a loft conversion in a new house but is normally possible. Some buildings that still have units for sale often have certain restrictions that might limit what you can do with the property that can also include adding a loft conversion.
What benefits can I achieve with a loft conversion?
The market value of your residential property can be greatly enhanced by the use of a loft conversion. Latest National Building Society research has shown that a loft conversion can always add more than 25% to your home’s value.
Do you need planning permission for a loft conversion? 
Given that the loft conversion in your building is considered permitted development, planning permission is not generally required. 
How long does a loft conversion take?
Elite builders London are expert loft conversion specialists which will ensure that your loft conversion is completed within the timeframe we commit. We will deliver your loft conversion project within the exact timeframe that we commit to you at the start. Loft conversions ideally take between one and three months to complete.
How competitive are your prices?
You can rest assured that our prices will be economically efficient for loft conversion projects.

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