Homebuilding & Renovating

Practical solutions for your loft conversion

For many of us, a loft is little more than somewhere to store suitcases and boxes full of the ‘stuff’ we don’t know what to do with but can’t bear to throw away. However, your loft could unlock a whole lot of extra space within your home — and could also add a considerable amount of value to your home (£23,754.57 on average according to a recent report produced by www.sellhousefast.uk). A loft conversion is also far less expensive than moving house in order to gain extra space once you take into account fees and removal costs.

The intended final use for your newly converted loft will have an effect on the issues you need to consider when planning and carrying out the work. And over

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