Loft conversion8 posts

Loft conversion in the journal.

The staircase decides the plan. Head height, dormers and what the roof allows.

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    Loft conversion staircase and headroom explained

    Where the loft staircase goes decides the floor below. Headroom, the measured section, dormer or mansard, and what a London loft conversion costs to build.

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    Loft conversion cost in London, and what moves it

    What a loft conversion costs in London, why it is the cheapest way to add a room, and how to tell a real estimate from a guess before you sign.

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    London loft conversion companies: 10 checks before you appoint

    Comparing London loft conversion companies? Ten checks on structure, planning, party walls, head height, services, finish and aftercare.

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    Loft conversions, everything you need to know

    What a loft conversion actually involves, from dormer structure to planning approval. Which house types suit one and how the box is built.

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    Home extension or loft conversion: better option in London

    Extension or loft conversion for a London home that needs more space. Compare the space gained, long term value and the time each takes.

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    How to add value to your property: loft conversion ideas

    Loft conversion ideas that add usable space and value to a London house. What the work involves, and how to choose the room the loft becomes.

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    Thinking of loft converting? Listen up!

    Loft conversion numbers before you start. How much to spend, the ceiling price for your area and where the profit disappears.

  8. 3 min read

    A guide to loft conversions

    A guide to converting a loft. How to survey head height, judge whether your roof suits conversion, and where building regulations bite.

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