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In planning UK loft conversions the property owner has to ensure that not only will the project enhance the home and add space but that it will also be a worthwhile financial investment. Obviously, if contemplating a project to convert your loft, it is essential to firstly inspect the structural condition of the properties walls and loft floor. Building a loft conversion will of course necessitate the loft floor having to be significantly strengthened with the installation of beams to provide extra support to the walls also essential. Although strucural work can become a big headache it is essential work well well the inconvenience. Whichever structural alterations are carried out they will be provide the foundation for the final design of the new loft room which can be anything from a playroom to a bedroom to a stylish and contemporary living space. When you are looking at UK loft conversion prices it is good practice to obtain a number of quotes from builders and always ask for, and follow up, references for previous work. Of course, the price will depend first and foremost on the amount of work that needs to be done. For a loft that already has solid flooring, insulated walls, and a well built ceiling, the costs will be much lower. However, if flooring needs to be installed, walls need to be insulated, and the ceiling needs to be redone, there is going to be quite a difference in cost. If you are converting your loft in London, you are probably going to be looking at about £50,000. Throughout the UK there will be regional variations, with the price for a full loft conversion likely to be between £18,000 and £35,000 pounds. However the costs of contracting a specialist loft conversion company can be massively reduced if you are into do it yourself and are able to do some of the building work yourself. Some UK loft conversion companies will build a 'shell' conversion in which all the structural work is done but the householder is left to finish the internal work. This of course is a much cheaper option than having a full loft conversion built and is the preferred option of many property owners. By far the cleapest kind of loft conversion is a simple storage solution that can be done for a very low cost. Including flooring, lighting, and a loft ladder, the cost will only be around £1-£2,000. But, whichever way you decide to convert your loft it should be remembered that if you are able to do some of the work yourself you will be able to lower the costs quite dramatically.
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