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Pro Spotlight: Tips for Reducing the Cost of Your Loft Conversion
Building the shell of a loft conversion first can be a smart way of approaching a renovation project, says this pro.
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Who: Jinder Soki, owner of The Loft Structure Company.
Where: London and Surrey
In his own words: “When embarking on a loft conversion, homeowners often feel pressured to make decisions quickly. Our solution gives them the space and time they need to finish it to their own schedule.”
Loft conversions are a fantastic space-making solution, providing households with a much needed extra bedroom, bathroom or perhaps a home office. However, they can be expensive and time-consuming and this can often deter homeowners from exploring this home expanding option.
Step forward The Loft Structure Company (TLSC). “Our company saw a gap in the market for specialising in building the shell of a loft conversion, and then allowing householders to have the time to finish the main stages of the construction when they felt ready,” says Jinder Soki, owner of The Loft Structure Company.
Read on to learn how completing a loft conversion in stages can help you make savings and take away some of the time pressure.
Where: London and Surrey
In his own words: “When embarking on a loft conversion, homeowners often feel pressured to make decisions quickly. Our solution gives them the space and time they need to finish it to their own schedule.”
Loft conversions are a fantastic space-making solution, providing households with a much needed extra bedroom, bathroom or perhaps a home office. However, they can be expensive and time-consuming and this can often deter homeowners from exploring this home expanding option.
Step forward The Loft Structure Company (TLSC). “Our company saw a gap in the market for specialising in building the shell of a loft conversion, and then allowing householders to have the time to finish the main stages of the construction when they felt ready,” says Jinder Soki, owner of The Loft Structure Company.
Read on to learn how completing a loft conversion in stages can help you make savings and take away some of the time pressure.
Identifying a niche
After 10 years experience working with some of London’s largest domestic building companies, Jinder Soki and his team decided to branch out on their own. They decided to start the The Loft Structure company after discovering a demand for homeowners wanting just the ‘shell’ of a loft conversion, so they could finish it themselves at their own pace. This allows them to hire tradespeople “to complete the internals of a loft conversion, such as the plastering, plumbing and electrics, [often] at a substantial saving,” explains Jinder.
The construction firm also noticed that some customers felt under pressure to make decisions and therefore appreciated a build with less constraints. “We found the process of offering just the ‘shell’ gave the clients time to make their decisions at their own pace before starting on the final stages of the room” says Jinder.
After 10 years experience working with some of London’s largest domestic building companies, Jinder Soki and his team decided to branch out on their own. They decided to start the The Loft Structure company after discovering a demand for homeowners wanting just the ‘shell’ of a loft conversion, so they could finish it themselves at their own pace. This allows them to hire tradespeople “to complete the internals of a loft conversion, such as the plastering, plumbing and electrics, [often] at a substantial saving,” explains Jinder.
The construction firm also noticed that some customers felt under pressure to make decisions and therefore appreciated a build with less constraints. “We found the process of offering just the ‘shell’ gave the clients time to make their decisions at their own pace before starting on the final stages of the room” says Jinder.
Building the shell
TLSC complete the structural ‘shell’ of the loft conversion before handing over the project to the homeowner. A ‘shell’ typically encompasses expert structural work, including new beams, reinforcement of floors with fresh joists, floor finish laid and the introduction of single or L shaped dormers with tiles or slates.
The ‘shell’ is then finalised incorporating a new staircase, VELUX windows or even French doors. Once this phase is complete and the scaffolding removed, the company’s involvement would be considered finished, ready for the client to complete it themselves at their own pace. “We complete the project usually within 3 weeks from commencement, which is also a huge benefit for is homeowners aiming to enhance property value, as leaving a ‘shell’ intact adds another selling point, granting new owners a blank canvas for their creative aspirations,” says Jinder.
Here are Jinder’s three secrets to a successful loft conversion.
TLSC complete the structural ‘shell’ of the loft conversion before handing over the project to the homeowner. A ‘shell’ typically encompasses expert structural work, including new beams, reinforcement of floors with fresh joists, floor finish laid and the introduction of single or L shaped dormers with tiles or slates.
The ‘shell’ is then finalised incorporating a new staircase, VELUX windows or even French doors. Once this phase is complete and the scaffolding removed, the company’s involvement would be considered finished, ready for the client to complete it themselves at their own pace. “We complete the project usually within 3 weeks from commencement, which is also a huge benefit for is homeowners aiming to enhance property value, as leaving a ‘shell’ intact adds another selling point, granting new owners a blank canvas for their creative aspirations,” says Jinder.
Here are Jinder’s three secrets to a successful loft conversion.
1. Take your time to get the perfect space
If a loft conversion seems like an overwhelming project to tackle all at once, approaching it in stages can help to make it more achievable. Having a shell built first, then decorating it afterwards can give homeowners time to save up and source contractors that will suit their budget.
In this cosy bedroom space in Woking, Surrey, the owners completed the room gradually, finding separate trades to plaster the walls, install electrics and also fit custom-built wardrobes to make the most of the area under the sloping ceiling. They also spent time deciding on the right scheme for their serene sleep space, finally falling for a tranquil wallpaper for behind the bed, and teaming it with a calming neutral.
See more of this project.
If a loft conversion seems like an overwhelming project to tackle all at once, approaching it in stages can help to make it more achievable. Having a shell built first, then decorating it afterwards can give homeowners time to save up and source contractors that will suit their budget.
In this cosy bedroom space in Woking, Surrey, the owners completed the room gradually, finding separate trades to plaster the walls, install electrics and also fit custom-built wardrobes to make the most of the area under the sloping ceiling. They also spent time deciding on the right scheme for their serene sleep space, finally falling for a tranquil wallpaper for behind the bed, and teaming it with a calming neutral.
See more of this project.
2. Minimise disruption to your household
Converting a loft can be a full-on process, with scaffolding erected around your house and noisy construction work undertaken. However, when opting to have the ‘shell’ of a loft conversion built first, the process is swift and usually completed in just three weeks, helping to minimise the disruption to your family and daily routines.
The most time-consuming stages are often the initial fixes, therefore, by completing the stages of the build separately, you can decide when the time is right to do the plastering or electrics, for example.
Fitting an en suite like this one into a loft conversion is a popular choice as it elevates a house’s resale potential, becoming a multi-bathroom property. However, opting to add another bathroom comes with a lot of decisions and logistics. Therefore, having the time and head space to precisely plan the layout and style that will work best for you, is a big advantage.
See more of this en suite.
Converting a loft can be a full-on process, with scaffolding erected around your house and noisy construction work undertaken. However, when opting to have the ‘shell’ of a loft conversion built first, the process is swift and usually completed in just three weeks, helping to minimise the disruption to your family and daily routines.
The most time-consuming stages are often the initial fixes, therefore, by completing the stages of the build separately, you can decide when the time is right to do the plastering or electrics, for example.
Fitting an en suite like this one into a loft conversion is a popular choice as it elevates a house’s resale potential, becoming a multi-bathroom property. However, opting to add another bathroom comes with a lot of decisions and logistics. Therefore, having the time and head space to precisely plan the layout and style that will work best for you, is a big advantage.
See more of this en suite.
3. Tailor your involvement
If you’re someone who likes to be fully involved with any house renovations yourself, then opting to build the ‘shell’ of a loft conversion allows you to retain full control of the scope of work. Alternatively, homeowners can then hire a professional such as a builder and / or project manager to take on the next phase of the work and handle the bulk of it, allowing them to focus their efforts on finishing touches. Being realistic about the level of involvement you want to have can help the project to run smoothly.
In this contemporary loft in Surrey, the builder had a high level of involvement as the space included a large bathroom, unique eaves storage and a Juliet balcony.
See more of this project.
More: Visit the Loft Structure Companys’ Houzz profile for more information on its services and projects.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Tell us…
How have these tips helped you plan your ultimate loft conversion? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
If you’re someone who likes to be fully involved with any house renovations yourself, then opting to build the ‘shell’ of a loft conversion allows you to retain full control of the scope of work. Alternatively, homeowners can then hire a professional such as a builder and / or project manager to take on the next phase of the work and handle the bulk of it, allowing them to focus their efforts on finishing touches. Being realistic about the level of involvement you want to have can help the project to run smoothly.
In this contemporary loft in Surrey, the builder had a high level of involvement as the space included a large bathroom, unique eaves storage and a Juliet balcony.
See more of this project.
More: Visit the Loft Structure Companys’ Houzz profile for more information on its services and projects.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Tell us…
How have these tips helped you plan your ultimate loft conversion? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
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