Is my loft suitable for conversion? is typically one of the initial inquiries made by people thinking about taking this extension option.

Not all roofs can accommodate a loft conversion, and some roof types need additional structural work or a specific kind of loft conversion to be viable.

The following factors will determine how suitable your property is barriers to the roof structure, such as water tanks or chimney stacks, at the allowable head height of the roof

Traditional framed type roof structures are often the most suitable type for loft conversions, allowing the space to be opened up relatively easily and inexpensively.

Typically found in pre-1960s houses, rafters on traditional roofs run along its edges, leaving a good amount of free space. The rafters may need to be strengthened or additional supports added.