How a loft conversion can increase the value of your home

There are a number of improvements that can add value to your home and few more so than a makeover of the attic, which could have you looking for your nearest loft conversion specialists!

After all, you might have floor space the equivalent of an entire storey of your home going to waste up there.

If you live in a small house with only two or three usable bedrooms and you have a new addition to the family on the way, calling in the loft conversion builders to transform the top floor of your abode could result in you getting that much-needed extra bedroom without ever having to move up the property ladder.

However, if moving on is something that you are considering then a renovation project like this could be just what is needed to catch a buyer’s eye. And, contrary to what you may think, there are so many more uses you can get from the space beneath the roof than just a bedroom.

To begin with, it is important to speak with professional roofers and find out how much work – and money – will be involved in completing the job. It may actually be cheaper than you think.

You should take the time to draw up some plans depicting what it is you want to achieve from the space. Normally, planning permission is not something that is required for a loft conversion, however, if you want to extend or alter the room in a way that exceeds certain set criteria then you will need this approval.

If this is something you are considering, it could be best to speak to your extension builders about all the right steps to take first, so that you are not ordered to get all that work undone for not going through the proper channels.

Next you will want to choose what you would like the space to be used for. Turning it into a bedroom – or maybe even two! – could be the easiest path to take and one that is likely to add value to your property.

Indeed, if you currently live in a terrace with three bedrooms, creating another one on the floor above might immediately add money to the asking price as you can market it as a four-bedroom home.

And because the sleeping space is on a different floor, it could be perfect as the master bedroom for couples who want a little peace and quiet away from the kids.

Alternatively, it could make a great teenager’s bedroom for a stage in their lives when they want privacy and you want to not have to listen to their music.

However, the headspace under the rafters may determine what you do with the additional room just as much as the floor space – although you could always get the opinion of professional roofers and see if there is anything that can be done to make the ceiling higher.

Another great use for the loft that could also add value to your property is as a bathroom.

If your house is ideal for a family market but only has one bathroom this could put a dampener on buyers’ opinion of it. However, you could double your bathrooms by turning the loft into a large one, meaning there will never have to be a fight over the mirror again.

Additionally, because the loft will provide so much space, you can build a truly relaxing haven that any owner would love to spend time in, possibly with a freestanding bath and separate shower.

And as it is likely that the only windows will be skylights, you do not have to worry about being caught bathing by the neighbours!

But the list of uses for a loft does not have to end there – it could also make a great spot for a den.

Indeed, by kitting out the room with a sofa, chairs and television set, your kids are sure to love spending time up there, meaning you get some peace and quiet in the evenings and there is no more arguing over the remote.

An office could be another great function for the space, as it will provide you with some peace and quiet whenever you work from home, despite only being a few steps away from the rest of your household.

In fact, it might be said that by the time your conversion has been done, you will be left wondering why you left it so long.

One thing’s for sure – you won’t have to wait long before all of those offers start rolling in!