Is my loft high enough?
One of the most common questions people ask themselves when thinking about a loft conversion is “Is my loft high enough?”
Some lofts are easily past the minimum height whilst others are only just over and some are under the height.
When it comes to loft conversions some lofts are generally easier to convert than other lofts due to important factors such as the size, the shape and the type of construction available. The main factor out of these 3 is the height of the loft.
If there is a lot of height in your loft then you needn’t worry about whether there is another room or not. However if you find yourself ducking down when in your loft the chances are it’s too small.
The minimum head height for a loft conversion is 2.2 metres (7’2”). This is of course the absolute minimum height needed and so you would be very limited with your options of converting your loft at this height.
The likely candidate for a loft just over 2.2 metres is a dormer as the space would be very restricted. But with loft space the higher the better! If your loft is quite high then planning permission may not even be a problem to you. For example if you get refused planning permission for a rear dormer you can easily convert your loft into a good sized bedroom or study without needing planning permission.
To accurately measure your loft you must take a measurement from the top of the ceiling joists down to the underside of your ridge board. Once finding this measurement you know roughly what can be done with your loft but if you are unsure or wish to go ahead please contact us for a free quotation.
There are many advantages of having a loft conversion is you proceed. One of the most obvious reasons is that it creates extra space. If you need a new bedroom or work from home now and so need a new study a loft conversion may be the best option for you.
Another advantage of a loft conversion is that it adds more value to your property. Your house price can increase significantly if you decide to go ahead with the conversion.
If your loft seems to be the correct height and you feel like a loft conversion may be the right path for you then please contact us on 0844 813 1111 or call Stuart on 07525 650011 for a free quotation and to discuss any questions you may have.