Is a loft extension possible in my house ?

Homeadvice

Hi Guys

I have recently moved into a new house and was considering in a few years a loft extension.

The house has a huge loft and very high roof so the space up there really would suggest that an extension is possible. However the way the loft is built the beams connect throughout which makes it look like this wouldn't be possible.

I have added some photos below as I really would like to extend into the loft. The plan would be to add a master bedroom and ensuite here taking over the entire loft. Along the side as the roof is lower we would keep some space as storage.

Please can someone let me know if it's just that my eye isn't being creative enough to imagine that it is possible. Or is it that the beams might actually present some difficulty in doing this? Surely most other lofts are similar and have the same issues. Are they able to change the beams without the roof falling down .

Thanks in advance for advice and experiences that you can share.

Homeadvice

Just realised I am unable to post pictures.

Really sorry. If someone is able to advise please let me know and I can send to you the image links

Many thanks

Doozergirl

Post the pictures somewhere like Imgur and then post us a broken address link to them .

One of us will fix the link.

Homeadvice

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sevenhills

Homeadvice wrote: »

The house has a huge loft and very high roof so the space up there really would suggest that an extension is possible. However the way the loft is built the beams connect throughout which makes it look like this wouldn't be possible.

I had a guy round to give me some idea of the costs; I believe the purlins can be removed.

http://www.buildinginspiration.co.uk/planning/is-my-loft-suitable-for-conversion-roof-structure/#lm0YKtOZARoUKB76.97

Warwick_Hunt

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Plumber90

I’ve just had mine done which was exactly the same roof structure as that so should be all good.

Doozergirl

Plumber90 wrote: »

I’ve just had mine done which was exactly the same roof structure as that so should be all good.

It is a trussed roof. Do you live in a modern house? How much did it cost you and what square footage did you gain?

It isn't exactly "all good". I work with older buildings with traditional cut roofs, not trussed roofs and so this is not my area, but obviously having a hundred odd pieces of wood criss-crossing through the entire loft area is going to create a challenge of some description. The only trussed roof we've ever looked at, after consulting the structural engineer, involved taking the entire roof covering off to convert which means increased costs.

Plumber90

I have gained approximately 8m x 4.5m of floor space and it cost me £15.5k for the shell. I’m doing the rest of the work and hope to get it all done for a total of around £23k all in for a bedroom, ensuite And new boiler/cylinder.

The house is modern - built 1999, and it was trussed yes.

VfM4meplse

Plumber90 wrote: »

I have gained approximately 8m x 4.5m of floor space

That is a lot of space!

Homeadvice

This is all really promising thank you for the update.

So it sounds that the beams can be moved the entire loft is around 6m x 10m so a lot of space to be gained .

Does anyone know a guide price based on previous experience. I live in Hertfordshire / North London and would be looking to have the entire 6m x 10m converted into bedroom ensuite and storage along the side in the low part of the roof.

Also the staircase would need to be built to provide access.

All in what would be a rough idea on price for this & time frame

We would also like to extend to the rear 2 stories. Is it likely that it would be cheaper to get this done all together by the same provider?

Thank you so much for the great answers really helpful.