When it comes to home improvement and furnishing projects, a loft conversion is one of the most popular and beneficial choices. It is in so much demand because of its pocket-friendly nature and the ease of its completion.

Certain loft conversion projects are small while others are big; however, each of these appeals to the buyer because of its value addition to the property. Some of the value-boosting tips that can be practiced with a loft conversion to add value to the house are,

Improvise the structural integrity –Before you get started to work on the loft conversion ideas that you have in mind, you must check the structural integrity of the house. There is no reason to carry out any cosmic improvements and furnishings in the house without checking the subsidence of the house.

The costs involved in transforming the house into a structurally stable property can be high; however, this adds a lot of value to the house. Some other structural deficits to look out for are,

• The joists
• Cracks in walls
• Missing, broken, or cracked roof and floor tiles
• Sagging or leaky roofs

Hiring a structural engineer or a surveyor to oversee the entire project can help you to maximize the structural soundness of the building.

Rewiring and re-plumbing the loft –With the decision of a loft conversion for your house, getting the electrical and plumbing services updated might just be a bonus. Improving these services disrupts the house, and, thus, it’s considered best to complete them before the loft conversion project.

If the loft has not been rewired in a long time, it is necessary to update the fuse, sockets, wires, switches, etc. This isn’t only important because of its value addition to the house, but also for the safety of the people living and working there. This is the perfect chance to make the plates of switches and sockets more attractive.

Old plumbing work can lead to poor hot and cold flow and can cause disturbing sounds with burst pipes in extreme cases. Choose a good plumbing system that saves space and expenses while providing you with the best services.

Invest in a new heating system –Updating your existing heating systems to modern or centralized ones can be a good value addition to the house. Even though the costs involved in the installation of new heating systems will be high, the value-added will be worth more than the investment made.

Adding insulation to the loft, repairing broken windows, and sealing the doors and windows are some of the precautions that one should take while installing heating systems in the loft.

Add new windows –To keep up with the modern trends and the building regulations, windows need to be double-glazed. While installing new windows, or updating the old ones, be sensitive to the style of the loft. Premium, durable, and well-functioning windows are preferred as they add more to the value of the house.

Ensure that the windows have equal sightlines and are well-balanced. They should also have more length than width to give a more pleasing and aesthetic vibe to the loft.

Exterior renovations –The first impression of your house is its exterior, and if that doesn’t look good, the value of the house automatically goes down. It is hard to remove the negative impression of your house from somebody’s mind based on what they saw on the outside.

Repainting the windows and doors, replacing the brickwork, installing tiles or new bricks on the loft roof are just some of the steps that you can take to give your loft a better and attractive makeover on the outside. This will automatically increase the value of the house.

Get planning permissions and a renewable lease –A property that does not have a proper lease will start losing its value in the following years. Getting access to the lease in your name can be an even difficult process if the landlord does not live on the property. These loft conversions carried out with proper planning permissions and other required approvals add more value to the house than the ones completed without any approvals.

Providing intelligent storage ideas –Built-in storage systems are high on the list of things that you can do with your loft to add value to your house. Creating a measured plan helps you utilize every corner of space available in your loft. Every nook and corner can be utilized to create space for keeping something in the loft, and these creative storage options make great selling points.

Update the interiors of your loft –Just by styling the interiors of your loft, you can increase the value of your entire house. Decluttering stuff that you don’t need anymore, adding wallpapers and paint, attractive decorations, and styled property can all increase the value by 5-10%

Some simple yet elegant ideas that you can opt for are –

• Hardwood flooring
• Upgrading lights and bulbs
• A makeover to the entire interior of the loft
• Creating storage spaces in the loft
• Repainting and adding wallpapers in the loft
• Styling with contemporary furniture and other accessories

Original ideas have no comparison –Sometimes, original features and styles should be highlighted, as adding too much can look cluttered and over-decorated. Some of the original features of a loft that can be left for better value addition to the house are,

• Polished floors, doors, and windows
• The original fireplace
• Appropriately styled windows

Keep in mind to figure out the origin of each of the original features and work by them to produce something aesthetically appealing.

The WOW factor –Besides all the interior and exterior designing and features that you can think of, adding certain extraordinary facilities and ideas can make the value of your house increase by a wow factor! Some of these are,

• Featured windows
• Fireplace
• A designer door or staircase
• Newly designed staircase
• Roof lighting

Focusing on the right ideas can equalize your investment in a loft conversion. Each of these ideas is unique and can be a great addition to your newly converted loft. There are many other options available for you to check out that depend entirely upon the type of conversion and the idea that you are executing with your conversion.

Keep these in mind and have a happy and valuable loft conversion!