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Answering Your Question: Can Any Loft Be Converted? Loft conversions can offer a great opportunity to expand your living space, you may be wondering…is my Loft suitable for a Conversion? The truth is that not all lofts are suitable for conversion. Lofts come in all shapes and sizes and some are more suited to conversion […]
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Explore: Can You Get a Loft Conversion in a New Build? Can You Get a Loft Conversion in a New Build? If you live in a newly built house (or a modern house, say built after 1983) you might be wondering if doing a loft conversion is a good option for a new build It […]
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Where Do Stairs Go in a Loft Conversion? Find Out Here! When it comes to transforming your loft into a functional living space, one of the biggest questions is Where Do Stairs Go in a Loft Conversion? In this blog, we’re unraveling the secrets of staircase placement in loft conversions. The layout of an existing […]
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Should I Buy a House with a Loft Conversion Without Building Regs? Buying a house with a loft conversion that does not have building regulations approval can be a major issue for several reasons. All of which we will discuss in this article. There are 2 scenarios: Scenario 1 An unauthorised loft conversion may have […]
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Uncovering the Facts: How Disruptive is a Loft Conversion? As a construction professional, I often get asked. ‘Can I live in my house while my Loft gets converted?’ & ‘How Disruptive is a Loft Conversion?’ The short answer is, yes you can, however, there is no doubt about it, Living in your home while converting […]
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Can You Have a Bathroom in a Loft Conversion? Find Out Here! If you are considering a loft conversion, you may wonder if it’s possible to add a bathroom to the space. The short answer is yes, it is possible to have a bathroom in a loft conversion. However, there are some factors to consider […]
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