How to Choose the Right Loft Conversion for your Home?
Choosing the right loft conversion for your home depends on a few key factors—your property type, available roof space, budget, and how you plan to use your new room. From simple rooflight conversions that make the most of existing space, to larger dormer, hip-to-gable, or mansard conversions that add significant height and floor area, each option offers its own benefits.
At Loftplan, we take the time to assess your property and listen to your needs, guiding you towards the perfect conversion style that balances practicality, aesthetics, and value. With expert advice and tailored design solutions, we’ll help you transform your unused loft into a beautiful, functional part of your home.
Dormer Loft Conversion
When it comes to increasing space and natural light in your home, a Dormer loft conversion is one of the most popular and versatile options available. This type of conversion extends vertically from the existing roof slope, creating additional headroom and a larger, more comfortable living area without significantly altering the structure of your home.
A dormer features a flat or pitched roof with full-size windows, allowing plenty of daylight and ventilation to flood the new room. The result is a bright, airy, and functional space that can easily be transformed into a bedroom, office, bathroom, or even a modern open-plan living area.
Dormer loft conversions are suitable for a wide range of properties, including terraced, semi-detached, and detached homes. They not only provide valuable extra space but also enhance your property’s overall look and value.
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Velux Loft Conversion
A Velux loft conversion is one of the most cost-effective and straightforward ways to transform your attic into a bright, functional living space. This style of conversion works within your existing roof structure, meaning there’s no need for major alterations to the shape or height of your roof—making it faster, more affordable, and often achievable without planning permission.
By installing high-quality Velux roof windows directly into the existing roof slope, we bring an abundance of natural light and fresh air into your loft. The result is a beautifully illuminated space that feels open and inviting—perfect for a guest bedroom, home office, or peaceful retreat.
If you’re looking for a simple yet effective way to make the most of your unused loft, a Velux loft conversion offers the perfect balance of practicality, quality, and style.
Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversion
A Hip-to-Gable loft conversion is a smart and stylish way to maximise the potential of your loft, particularly for homes with a sloping or “hipped” roof. This conversion extends the sloping side of your roof (the hip) outwards to create a straight vertical wall (the gable), significantly increasing the internal loft space and making it easier to install stairs and furniture.
This type of conversion is especially popular for semi-detached, detached, and end-of-terrace homes, where one or more hipped sides limit usable space. The result is a spacious, well-proportioned new room that can be transformed into an extra bedroom, master suite, or even a modern open-plan living area.
If you’re looking to make the most of your loft and add real value to your property, a Hip-to-Gable loft conversion offers the perfect balance of practicality, style, and long-term benefit.
Mansard Loft Conversion
A Mansard loft conversion is one of the most versatile and spacious ways to extend your home, transforming your loft into a full additional storey. Designed with a flat roof and a steeply sloping rear wall, this type of conversion maximises internal headroom and usable floor space, creating a bright, comfortable area that feels like a natural part of your home.
Large windows or dormers can be incorporated into the design to flood the new room with natural light, making it ideal for a luxurious master suite, extra bedrooms, or a spacious home office.
If you’re looking to create significant additional living space and dramatically enhance your property, a Mansard loft conversion offers the perfect combination of style, space, and sophistication.
All our loft conversions are fully bespoke and we ensure your
new loft room is designed to meet your specific requirements.
Loftplan have been converting lofts across Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire,
Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Wiltshire and West London for over 30 years.
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