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Loft conversions are effective ways to add space to your home and create extra rooms for use as bedrooms, studies and more. But what exactly are the key stages of a loft conversion? Continue Reading

If you are planning on extending your home upwards with a loft conversion, there are a wealth of benefits. Loft benefits could not only extend your living space drastically, they could even end up adding value to your home. Take a look at our top 10 benefits of building a loft conversion on your home.Continue Reading

If you have decided to make use of the unused space above your home, the good news is there has never been a better time. With the rise in people spending more time at home, a number of people are turning to ways to increase their living space. By expanding up, you will be able...Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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