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Converting Your Detached House

For your detached house loft conversion, there are several routes that you can take. Below SkyLofts discuss the options detached homeowners can choose and for real inspiration check out one of our previous conversions on a detached house in Fleet, Hampshire. 1.        Roof Light Conversion The simplest and cost-effective loft conversion for a… Read more

Loft Conversions Fire Regulations – All You Need To Know

There are many aspects to consider when planning your loft conversion. You should pay a lot of attention to fire safety in your new conversion. Taking the time to deal carefully with this issue could mean the difference between a conversion that meets fire regulations and a conversion that simply fails to meet the required… Read more

SkyLofts Inspiring Ideas

When it comes to any form of home improvements, inspiration can come from many different sources and when planning a loft conversion this is no exception.  Here are a few of the ways SkyLofts help our customers in getting the inspiration they need to fulfil their loft dreams. MAGAZINES Home and DIY magazines are always a… Read more

Loft Conversion Cost Saving Tips

With money tight and the property market uneasy at the best of times, a loft conversion can be a good alternative to moving if you need extra space and there are advantages to staying put and extending into the roof: it’s not as disruptive, you don’t have to pay stamp duty, and you may add… Read more

Loft Conversion Balcony Windows

Here at SkyLofts most of our customers are now interested in opening up their loft space, even more. Loft conversion balcony windows are a great option and Velux offer two options, the CABRIO Balcony System and the Roof Terrace which increase space and allows for even more sunshine and fresh air in your conversion. Their… Read more

Space Saving Ideas For Your Loft Conversion

Now a days the modern family is constantly changing and growing, with the addition of new family members and changing work practices it is becoming increasingly important for us to have homes that are able to adapt to suit our complex needs and increased belongings. Space is often the biggest issue that confronts homeowners, but… Read more

Fitting a shower enclosure under a sloping ceiling

Having a bathroom in your loft conversions compliments your loft bedroom perfectly and have become an increasingly popular way to add value to your home in recent years.  However, it can sometimes be a difficult process to install a shower enclosure in a loft bathroom because of sloping angles and limited ceiling heights. A few years… Read more

Your Loft Conversion, Natural Light. Naturally Beneficial.

Your loft conversion is a great way to increase the naturally light inside your home. Light has the capability, if used properly, to reveal the true potential of your home. It can help you open up space, which will in turn help to make your house more desirable and have an impact on its value. It… Read more

SkyLofts Guide To Party Wall Agreements

Anyone contemplating a loft conversion especially in a semi-detached or terrace house is obliged under the terms of the The Party Wall Act 1996 to notify their adjoining neighbours.  Before you do any work on a loft conversion that will impact on a wall that you share with a neighbour, you should find out if… Read more

What To Expect During A Loft Conversion

So, you have decided to convert your loft and now want to know what happens. We’ve pulled together this handy step by step guide that shows you what to expect during a loft conversion. Stage One:   An inspection by SkyLofts specialists of the inside of the roof space provided the home owners as to… Read more