The Loft Extension – Often The Ideal Solution

1. The Loft Extension – Often The Ideal Solution In built-up areas, limited space is often of great concern. That is why loft extensions in South London – and elsewhere in the city and surrounding regions – have become so popular among homeowners. Extending your loft space can add much- needed space to your home. In suburban areas of big cities in the UK, such as London, the loft extension is a great solution for the homeowner, whether they are singles or families, that runs out of space. WHAT IS LOFT EXTENSION? A loft extension refers to that type of renovation that homeowners undertake to add space to their homes, and specifically where they have access to an unused area above the top floor of the house. It involves more than does a loft conversion, the latter merely bringing about some changes to add liveable space to the loft. The extension asks for more detail, such as, for example, restructuring of the house’s existing roof, adding walls, and/or windows – in fact, detail that the builder or loft specialist needs to be aware of before they start the renovation. The conversion, on the other hand, does not really need structural work, except to check that the roof is in good order, that floors are in good condition and that walls (load bearing or otherwise) do not need any additional support. WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM A LOFT EXTENSION? Whether you live in South London, Surrey or elsewhere, loft extensions offer great benefits to a great number of homeowners who want some functional space added to their existing home. You may be running out of bedrooms as the family grows, the toddlers and small children may need space for a playpen, mom and dad may need a space where they can watch TV unhindered when time allows. There are really many reasons why homeowners should consider a loft extension as it offers many benefits, and the loft can be turned into a functional space that meet individual families’ (and single people’s) criteria when it comes to adding space to their home. We should also consider what havoc COVID-19 has brought into our lives. Many more people than ever before now work online, i.e. from home, so added space is often welcome if not essential. ADD VALUE It is true that a loft extension adds space and is, therefore, the ideal solution for thousands of homeowners and their families; it also adds value to the property in terms of resale value. You can be sure your property’s market value will increase so that when you are ready to sell, you may well be able to get much more for it. Depending on where in London, Surrey, the Midlands or anywhere else for that matter your home is situated, you are often looking at impressive percentages such as 15% and upwards. Any homebuyer looking for, say, a 3-bedroom home may be thrilled with getting additional space – such as a loft that was extended (depending on their budget of course). It is often a good idea to plan your loft extension around a home renovation you may have been planning anyway. It is a matter of two flies with one stone as you do not have to live through two renovations, but one only. LOFT EXTENSION SERVICE It is always important to remember that a good service may help you improve your home, either because you are planning to stay there after the extension, or because you are preparing it for the market. Either way, a good service can do wonders; a bad company will do the opposite and only cost you in terms of money and frustration. Choose your service with care. The loft extension is often the ideal solution to add additional space to your home, especially once you start feeling a bit cramped. About Us At LMB Group we offer clients across London and Surrey our years’ experience as leading loft conversion and extension experts. Our company is a CIOB (Charted Institute of Building) accredited service and therefore belongs to a select group of services known for meeting the highest standards in the building industry. We offer clients that need to add space and value to their homes a great many choices and different loft conversion and extension options, all backed by many years in the industry and professionally executed by our experienced teams. We are a professional, trusted company with many successful projects under the belt, and with the passion to ensure that every task we take on, is completed to clients’ satisfaction.