Available Roof Space
The size and shape of the existing loft influences how the space may be used and what work may need to be considered.
Make more of your property
Loft ConversionsTurn Roof Space Into Useful Space.
Make better use of the space already within your property with loft conversion work planned around the existing roof, available space and how you want to use it.
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Existing SpaceNew Possibilities
Space already within the property
Your loft may be doing very little right now.
The space beneath a pitched roof can sometimes become much more useful when the property, roof configuration and intended use are considered together.
BEFORE
An unused roof space.
Many lofts remain as empty or lightly used areas beneath the roof, offering little more than basic storage.
AFTER
Space with a purpose.
A suitable loft can potentially become a much more practical part of the property when the correct work is planned.
Is your loft suitable?
Start with the space you actually have.
Loft conversions cannot be treated as identical projects. Existing properties have different roof shapes, internal spaces and access arrangements.
Understanding the current loft is therefore the starting point before deciding what kind of transformation may be appropriate.
Roof Configuration
The existing pitched roof, internal roof layout and surrounding roofing structure all form part of understanding the available space.
Access
A usable loft space also needs practical access between the loft and the rest of the property.
Intended Use
How you want to use the finished space helps define what level of conversion work is actually appropriate.
Making better use of the loft
The finished space should have a clear purpose.
Before planning a conversion, it helps to decide what you actually want from the loft.
01Additional living space
02Home office
03Bedroom space
04Hobby or study area
05Improved storage
06More practical use of the existing loft
How much do you actually need?
A full conversion is not always the only answer.
A
Need better storage?
Loft Boarding & Storage
If the goal is mainly to create a more practical area for storing belongings, loft boarding may be more appropriate than carrying out a wider conversion.
Explore Loft Boarding →OR
B
Want usable living space?
Loft Conversion
Where the intention is to make the loft a more substantial and usable part of the property, a wider conversion project may be required.
Discuss a Conversion →The roof still matters
A loft conversion sits directly beneath your roofing system.
The roof is what protects the new internal space from the weather, so roofing condition and roof details remain relevant when wider work is planned beneath it.
The relationship between the loft and roof therefore needs to be considered as part of the overall project rather than treating them as completely separate areas.
Existing Roof Condition
The condition of the roof should be understood before wider work around the loft space is planned.
Weather Protection
Any roofing work associated with the project needs to preserve the weather protection provided by the existing roof.
Roof Insulation
Insulation forms an important part of creating a more usable internal roof space.
Roof Details
Junctions, coverings and any roofing areas affected by the project need appropriate attention during the work.
Developing the project
Start with the idea. Then understand what the space needs.
The work required will depend on the existing property and the intended result, but the project should begin with a clear understanding of both.
Understand the space
Start with the existing loft, the property and what you would like the space to become.
Assess the requirements
The roof space and proposed work can be considered so the requirements of the project are understood.
Agree the scope
The proposed work and quotation can be discussed before the agreed project begins.
Complete the conversion work
The agreed work can then progress with attention to both the internal loft space and any affected roofing areas.
Loft conversion coverage
Serving homeowners across our regional service area.
Loft conversion FAQs
Questions to consider before changing your loft.
The most useful starting point is understanding the existing roof space and what you want to achieve from it.
01What is a loft conversion?+
A loft conversion involves adapting an existing loft or roof space so it can be used more practically as part of the property rather than remaining as an unused roof void.
02Can every loft be converted?+
Not every loft space is the same. The available space, roof configuration, access and intended use all need to be considered before deciding what work may be appropriate.
03What is the difference between loft boarding and a loft conversion?+
Loft boarding is generally focused on creating a more practical storage area within an existing loft. A loft conversion involves more extensive work intended to create a more usable part of the property.
04Does the condition of the roof matter before a loft conversion?+
Yes. The roof surrounds and protects the loft space, so understanding the condition of the existing roofing system is important when planning wider work within that area.
05Can roof insulation form part of loft work?+
Roof insulation forms part of our wider roofing and loft services and can be discussed alongside the requirements of the loft project.
06Can you help with loft storage instead of a full conversion?+
Yes. We also provide loft boarding and storage services for properties where improved storage is more appropriate than a full loft conversion.
07Do you provide loft conversion services outside Sheffield?+
Our wider service area includes Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Pontefract, Chesterfield and surrounding areas.
08Can I arrange a quotation for a loft conversion?+
Yes. Contact Total Roofing & Repairs Limited to discuss the property, your loft space and what you would like to achieve.
Have unused loft space?
Tell us what you want the space to become.
Contact Total Roofing & Repairs Limited to discuss your loft space and arrange a free, no-obligation quotation.