When it comes to extra space in your home, terraced houses often suffer from reduced space and the ability to extend in the same way detached houses might. Loft conversions are a fantastic way to use the space above your home to extend and add extra rooms to your home. But is it possible to...Continue Reading
When it comes to converting your loft into a bedroom, there really has been no better time. A loft conversion helps to make the most of your empty (or full of storage) space in your home with a loft conversion bedroom the perfect space for creating your dream loft conversion with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe...Continue Reading
If you are looking for a way to increase the floor space in your bungalow, a bungalow loft conversion could be just the solution. Many people look at bungalow extensions as the only option to add extra bedrooms or living space to their homes without considering the amount of space available above their heads. Not...Continue Reading
Creating a home office in your loft is a brilliant way to create a separate space away from the rest of the house in order to work. A simple loft conversion can create an extra floor and therefore extra rooms for your property meaning you can find peace and quiet whenever you need it and...Continue Reading
When it comes to extending your home, one thing is worth considering. Do you want to extend to the side of your home or above your home? With pros and cons for both, its loft conversion vs extension. But which one is the best option for you, a conversion or an extension? We’ll take you...Continue Reading
If you are looking for a loft conversion for your home, you may have an idea of what your perfect loft space would look like. It may be a conversion to fit a home cinema, a study or even an extra bedroom. Whatever the use for your loft conversion, our team at Alvaston Loft Conversions...Continue Reading
I’m sure you’ll agree that last few months has been very different for all of us. COVID-19 took the whole world off its feet and like many businesses we had to adapt quickly to the government’s lockdown plan. Although we furloughed some of the team, we had to ensure that we had a small team...Continue Reading
Alvaston Loft Conversion’s very own Jamie spent his last weekend doing something very special to him. Giving back to his local community of Essington. A collection of volunteers from the Friends of Essington joined forces to refresh the Jubilee planter and add a bit of colour to the area as we welcome in the start...Continue Reading
If you are looking for ideas on how to make the most of your loft space for small loft conversions or some inspiring ways to use your loft space, here are some of our favourite ideas and tips for creating extra space and making the most of your attic.Continue Reading
When designing and undertaking major home renovation projects such as a loft conversion or an extension, the help, skills and knowledge of a professional team is priceless. Here at Alvaston Loft Conversions, we specialise in the obvious – loft conversions! With back-to-back projects under our belts every single year, our system is efficient, precise and...Continue Reading
Following on from last year’s huge success, you can find our Alvaston team at Grand Designs Live 2019! From Wednesday 9th October to Sunday 13th October, we will be at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham exhibiting our services, showcasing our projects and offering professional advice on loft conversions and general home improvements. Grand Designs...Continue Reading
Converting your loft into a bedroom, bathroom or living area is fantastic for growing space in your home, but it isn’t as simple as just decorating. Loft conversions require a team of experts to construct a fully-functioning and livable space. Moreover, due to the placement at the top of the house, extra safety measures are...Continue Reading
Global warming and the impact of our behaviours and life habits on the planet are currently at the forefront of everybody’s brains. It seems the movement is taking off on a global scale. The world’s population are looking to reduce their carbon footprint, whether that is by decreasing plastic use, cutting out meat, or walking...Continue Reading
You have finally decided to convert your loft. Your creativity is flowing, your head is brimming with ideas, and you have already mentally decorated your new loft room. But, a challenge that most people face when planning a loft conversion is designing the loft stairs! Mapping and designing your loft conversion stairs is a challenge...Continue Reading
The amount of information to absorb in the initial stages of planning a loft conversion can be quite overwhelming; how much will the work cost? Is my house suitable for a loft conversion? What type of loft conversion is best for my home? “Wait, there are different types of a loft conversion?” we hear you...Continue Reading
Clients regularly approach Alvaston Loft Conversions with one simple question, “is my house suitable for a loft conversion?” … The short answer to this is yes, most likely. Regardless of your loft size, shape, home location or any other possible hurdle, an established loft conversion company *cough*Alvaston*cough* should be able to conjure up a solution...Continue Reading
Time and time again, Alvaston Loft Conversions alludes to the fact that carrying out an attic remodel on your home creates ample benefits, such as extra living space. But, one of the most attractive benefits as the result of a loft conversion is the possibility to increase your home’s resale value significantly. Naturally, such...Continue Reading
Transforming a property when more space is needed has become the preferred choice amongst homeowners, instead of uprooting and selling for the sake of an extra bedroom. One of the best ways to add volume AND value to a property is through the addition of a loft conversion. Although an attic conversion should be viewed...Continue Reading
Attributable to an uncertain property market and drastic fluctuations in property prices, increasing numbers of homeowners have started to renovate, instead of relocate. Rather than just focusing on the surface of the home and seasonally tweaking the property’s aesthetics, homeowners are choosing to expand on their current living space through the fabrication of house extensions...Continue Reading
A home’s loft space has long been used as a hive of Christmas activity… but not in the festive way you would imagine. A homes loft space is generally utilised as a giant storage box for mementoes, out of season clothes and most excitingly, Christmas decorations. Parents also like to try and out-smart their children...Continue Reading
What a fantastic few days we had at Grand Designs Live 2018 at the Birmingham NEC! Thanks so much to everyone that made a special effort to come and say hi, booked in follow up appointments and enquired. Scott and Jamie thoroughly enjoyed meeting each and every one of you! They also managed to have a walk...Continue Reading
It is exciting times all-around at Alvaston Loft Conversions! Subsequently, after announcing our presence at Grand Design Live’s upcoming exhibition, we are thrilled to let you know that we also have a half-page advertisement in October’s issue of Real Homes magazine. ‘Real Homes’ magazine is the holy grail for anybody who is seeking home renovation...Continue Reading
We are happy to announce that Jamie, our Managing Director and part of the Alvaston team will be exhibiting at Grand Designs Live Birmingham again this year! Image: Jamie Harper and Jim Walker with George Clarke, Grand Designs Live Birmingham, 2016 Grand Designs Live is an exhibition adaption of the ever popular home renovation series,...Continue Reading
When individuals first enquire about loft conversions and loft extensions, many are often stunned to learn that there are different types of loft conversion. The variations of loft conversion means that even if you previously thought, or had been told, that a conversion was not possible in your loft space, there might be a solution...Continue Reading
With the cost of moving home on a steady incline, increasing numbers of people are looking for the best ways to utilise the space they already own. Loft conversions and loft extensions are a great starting point to expand your living space and also increase the value of your property – sometimes by up to...Continue Reading
Converting an attic or loft into a functional area is one of the best ways to add living space to your home, not to mention adding value to your property! Many people mention these reasons in passing, but we know that a loft conversion can be a pretty big decision – that’s why we’ve gone...Continue Reading
So you’re considering converting your loft? Congratulations, what a good idea! A loft conversion or attic room is a fantastic way to add extra living space to your property (if you need any more convincing, we have a whole list of reasons why attic conversions are great!) When planning a conversion though, there are a...Continue Reading
In our last blog post ‘Why convert your loft?’, we gave you eight great reasons to opt for a loft conversion to add extra living space to your home. Now that you’re considering converting your attic space, let’s talk about what kind of room you’d like to transform it into! When we move into a...Continue Reading
Today is our official website launch day and we are so happy to share something so new and exciting with you. Have you visited us before? If so, how do you like our shiny new site? Or maybe this is the first time you’ve visited us? Either way, this is a great chance for you...Continue Reading
Following revised guidance from the government we have now re-opened and, where social distancing allows, are carrying out work and providing quotation visits
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