What are the benefits of a shell loft conversion?

There are many great reasons for investing in shell loft conversions if you’re looking to improve your home. One of the biggest advantages of a shell loft conversion is that it can be considerably cheaper than many of the other options available to you. In this article, we’ll talk about why it can such a great investment. If you’ve been wondering ‘What are the benefits of a shell loft conversion?’, you’ll find out everything you need to know right here. 

What exactly is a shell loft conversion? 

A shell loft conversion is a basic kind of loft conversion that’s ideal for DIY enthusiasts as well as people on limited budgets. When you opt for a shell loft conversion, experienced professionals can provide you with a new structural floor, joists and a dormer or dormers, but you’ll be able to arrange the design and finishes yourself. Once the professionals have completed their contribution, you can get a tradesman to do the rest of the work or carry it out yourself. If you do want to convert your loft but need to keep costs down, a shell loft conversion could be the ideal solution. 

What will be included in my shell loft conversion? 

Your shell loft conversion will be a finished watertight structure that comes complete with a new staircase. Although many people seek out third-party tradesmen to help with the design and finishes, you could carry out this work yourself if you fancy getting creative and are confident enough to do it. Many people have the experience to complete the job but don’t have the skills to carry out the structural work. By opting for a shell loft conversion, you can make the most of your creativity whilst avoiding getting involved in the complex structural side. 

Key shell loft conversion duties 

The tasks that your shell loft converters can carry out on your behalf include a full on-site survey, creating detailed architectural drawings, scaffolding, a suspended structural floor, steel beams that meet building control requirements, dormer and mansard construction, Velux window construction, new dormer tiling, external windows and doors, staircase construction and fitting and debris removal. You will normally need to fit the handrail and spindles yourself. 

The shell loft conversion process 

The process of creating a shell loft conversion normally takes place in four stages. Firstly, the company you use will need to find out whether you require planning permission. If you don’t need it, you may be able to complete the job under permitted development laws. The architectural plans will then be created alongside the structural engineering calculations. This will ensure the proposed work meets current building regulations. Once you have approved the plans, the construction process can begin. Once this work is complete, you’ll then be able to carry out the additional works needed to finish the job. This may include plastering, plumbing, electrical installation and 2nd fix carpentry. 

Who can finish the job if I’m not able to? 

If you are unable to complete the rest of the work for any reason, options are available. You could ask an experienced friend or family member to do the work, or you could look for a tradesperson. You also need to ensure you have time to finish the work if you want it completed quickly and are carrying it out yourself. 

Who is the best company to help with a loft conversion?

Now you know the answers to the question ‘what are the benefits of a shell loft conversion?’, chances are you’re wondering who the best team to carry out the job is. At High and Dry Renovations, we have a great deal of experience in this field. We can deliver a shell loft conversion to be proud of. We have been a leading player in our industry for more than 30 years and can complete the job to the highest standard possible. If you do have loft space in your home, it’s a great idea to make the most of it rather than leaving it unused. A loft conversion can create valuable space for a host of tasks. It can be used as a playroom, a study area or storage space. It can also increase the value of your home and make it a better, more satisfying place to live. 

What else can High and Dry help me with? 

At High and Dry, we’re able to help you with a wide range of home improvement projects. When we’re not working on loft conversions, we are carrying out work on extensions, barn conversions, office conversions and garage conversions to give just a few examples. We work on a wide range of building jobs, and our team is home to a number of highly experienced and skilled labourers. 

Over the past three decades, we have worked on a host of large and small scale jobs. If you’re interested in seeing any examples of our first-class workmanship, we are happy to arrange this. You can count on us to deliver the highest calibre of customer service at every stage. This means you can expect excellence from the initial concept right through to design and build. We are only happy when you’re truly satisfied with the work we have carried out. 

Get in touch 

If you have been wondering ‘What are the benefits of a shell loft conversion?’ and are ready to find out more about what we can do for you, get in touch today. You can reach us by completing the form on our site, by sending an email to info@highanddryrenovations.co.uk.  You can also call us on 01652 808 049 (Brigg), 01724 646 035 (Scunthorpe) or 01472 565 074 (Grimsby). We are ready to help you tailor your home to your specific needs and tastes. Why not take a look at our testimonials page to see what our valued customers have been saying about us? Find out more about our loft conversions in Scunthorpe and Grimsby today.