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Completing a partially finished loft conversion - how much?

wiggly · 2013-01-24 16:48:52

When we bought our house, the previous owner had converted the loft into a living space, but because he rented it first, he took the stairs to the loft out as it didn't meet the requirements for renting etc We would like to put the stairs back in, and put a fire door in (as I think we need one) and sort out the insulation.…

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sunshinetours Posts: 2,854 Forumite

25 January 2013 at 5:05PM

Would it add enough value though if done properly? Might be worth holding off the shiny new bathroom and seeing if you can afford to get a proper conversion done if it adds £20k+ for instance?

Maybe approach local building control and see if you can get any advice from them? You may find the floor reinforcing is indeed sufficient. Loft conversion companies may be looking to sell off the shelf entire packages don't forget

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