DO MAKE SURE YOUR LOFT SPACE IS SUITABLE FOR A CONVERSION
When considering a loft conversion, it’s important to make sure your loft space is suitable for conversion. If you’ve got a lot of natural light, that’s great! But if you don’t have any natural light, this could be problematic. A good rule of thumb is that if you can see the sun in your room during the day, then you have enough light coming in. If there are no windows in your Epping loft and you want to install some, or if there are windows but they’re small or blocked by trees or other buildings, then it will be difficult for you to get enough natural light coming through. You may also need to consider whether or not your loft has enough space for furniture. If it doesn’t, then you’ll need to think about how much extra space furniture will take up and how much space will be left over after installation.

DECIDE ON WHAT YOUR LOFT SPACE WILL BE USED FOR
Your loft space is a great place to get a good start on your home office, or perhaps you’d like to use it as an extra bedroom, or maybe even as a playroom for your kids. Whatever you decide, make sure that you have all the essentials you need, including outlets and lighting. You’ll also want to think about how much space is available for storage, and whether or not you plan on using it as an entertainment area.

FIND OUT IF YOU’LL NEED PLANNING PERMISSION
It depends. If your loft conversion is going to involve more than one storey, and if it’s going to create an extension covering more than 50% of your property, then yes, you’ll probably need planning permission for your loft conversion. However, if you’re converting a single-storey loft into a two-bedroom apartment (and it’s not going to be any bigger than the area of the original roof), then you probably won’t need planning permission.

CHECK YOUR BUILDING REGULATIONS
The first thing you should do when considering a loft conversion is check your building regulations. It’s important to make sure that your Epping building is safe for conversions and that it meets the minimum requirements for fire safety. The easiest way to do this is to contact your local council or housing association, which will be able to tell you if there are any restrictions on loft conversions in your area.

CONSIDER THE RIGHT LIGHTING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
If you are looking to convert your Epping loft, there is a lot to consider. You will want to make sure that you get the right lighting to suit your needs. The lighting in your home can affect many different things such as mood, safety and energy efficiency so it is important that you choose the right lights for your home.