Conversions in Chessington
Is your garage filled with clutter or your loft full of unused boxes? A loft or garage conversion is the ideal solution to unlock the hidden potential in your home. At Home Improvement & Construction Ltd, we specialise in transforming unused spaces into stylish, functional rooms that meet your needs. Not only does this improve your living space, but it also increases your property value.
Many conversions fall under permitted development, meaning you can start the project without the need for lengthy planning approval. Serving Chessington and surrounding areas, we’re ready to help bring your ideas to life.
Conversions in Chessington
Discover your home's full potential with a loft conversion by transforming your unused attic into a premium living space. Unlike traditional extensions, loft conversions make use of your home's existing layout, providing a fast and cost-effective way to maximise living space and your home's value. Many standard loft conversions are categorised as permitted development, meaning planning permission is not required. Once approved, we can begin work almost instantly, usually within 48 hours, allowing for a seamless and hassle-free transformation. We always consider your home's structure and layout when choosing the most suitable loft conversion, ensuring every project is tailored to your specific needs, maximising space.
A loft conversion comes with endless possibilities, you may need an extra bedroom, a luxurious master en-suite, a home office, or a games room. At Home Improvement & Construction Ltd (HICL), we specialise in designing and delivering bespoke loft conversions. We use the most up-to-date electrics, elegant and fashionable lighting, high-quality bathrooms, premium windows and doors, and custom woodwork. It is of utmost importance to comply with all fire safety regulations, this is why we install fire doors throughout the property, or we fit a fire door in the loft room with integrated smoke alarms on each floor, to maximise your safety. Our expert craftsmanship and attention to detail guarantee distinguished, elegant and functional spaces that serve to enhance both your lifestyle and the value of your property value.
Dormer Conversion
This will create additional floor space and head room, projecting vertically at the rear, whilst keeping the slope of the roof at the front.
Velux Conversion
This is the least invasive option as new Velux windows are installed, flush to the existing roof line. Due to the lack of roof alteration here, planning permission is usually not required.
Hip to Gable Conversion
A more ambitious project in terms of space. This conversion will change the look of the roof from both aspects and will often create extra space for the new staircase.
Why consider a loft conversion?
Loft conversions are one of the most popular and relatively cost-effective ways of adding value to your home. If you are able to divide up your loft space into a new bedroom and bathroom, you will be adding two of the most sought-after extra rooms in any home. Research has shown that this kind of work to your property can increase its value by up to 20%.
Loft conversions are generally a much quicker proposition than an extension and are far less disruptive to your day to day living. Once the knock through has taken place to install your new staircase, the majority of the build will be going on without you even noticing.
Keep it under one roof! It is no secret that better insulation in your home will help heat loss and make your whole house more energy efficient. With that in mind, it is a known fact that heat is lost through the roof of your house, so if you decided to convert your loft space, you will be obligated to insulate the rafters with a minimum of 150mm of insulation, thereby creating a block to heat loss in your home.
If we are totally honest with ourselves, most roof spaces are used to store the clutter that we no longer want or need. By creating a new, attractive living space, you will have the opportunity to declutter or recycle the items that you no longer have a use for and in return, you will gain a room with a view! Given that the loft is the highest point of any house, by creating a room in that space, you will undoubtedly end up with unspoilt views of your neighbourhood as opposed to views of other people’s brick walls and cars. This has to be a win:win!
Why Choose HICL?
- We can convert your loft from start to finish with no need to outsource any of the trades.
- We can work with your existing plans or use our architects to create ones based on your requirements.
- We will deal with submission to council and building control requirements on your behalf.
- You will benefit from our numerous trade discounts within the industry.
- You will receive great customer service from point of contact to completion.
- We offer each client their own schedule of works in order to track the build.
- Customer satisfaction is our priority.
