Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Need more space in your terraced house?

Homeowners will all agree that no matter how beautiful a terraced property might be, there is a downside in the form of limited space.

If you have a growing family, or just simply want more room for when guests come to stay, instead of taking the obvious, and more expensive option of moving to a larger property, why not consider the much more cost effective option of converting your loft?

Lofts are probably the most underutilised space in the home. People forget about them as they are usually just used for storage or merely to collect dust. Lofts are full of old boxes, unwanted clutter that could be stored elsewhere or thrown away, and most importantly provide a space that could potentially be transformed, offering up to 30% extra living space.

Transforming a loft into another room requires some careful planning and professional advice. Many homeowners spend a lot of time and money on renovating other parts of their property and never even realise the opportunities they have up in their loft-so why not get up that ladder now and take a look?

You have to begin by simply clearing out the clutter in order to move around up there. Make a decision about what you want from your new space – master bedroom? En suite? Home office? Spare bedroom? Play room? The choices are endless.

The benefits go beyond creating extra space too. A loft conversion can increase a home’s value by 20.9%, especially if you convert the loft into a new bedroom and turn your property into a place with even more room capacity. An updated loft can give homeowners a seller’s advantage in a competitive property market.

Converting a loft from a wasted storage space into a functional living space is the best option for terraced homeowners looking to amend, improve or change their living conditions. With a professional loft conversion company, such as Econoloft, you can have this work carried out with minimal disturbance to the rest of the home.

Shop around for quotes, ask your friends/family for recommendations, research the websites and find out if they are trustworthy contractors. There is no reason why a terraced loft conversion should be any more difficult than a project in a semi or detached property. In fact, older terraced properties are ideal for converting as the roof space is usually very large and the pitch of the roof steep enough to allow for ample headroom without having to build a dormer.

Contact Econoloft, the loft conversion authority, for more information.

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