When a child outgrows the smallest bedroom, the whole family can feel the squeeze. For the homeowners at Leighton Gardens, a loft conversion offered a way to make their home work better as their daughter grew.
LMB Group created a new bedroom and en suite with a hip-to-gable and rear dormer loft conversion. The parents could move upstairs, leaving their former bedroom free for their daughter. One new room made a difference across the house.
In their video testimonial, the homeowners explain why they chose LMB, how they found the building work and what the extra space means to them.
Choosing a team they felt confident in
The family did their research before choosing a loft conversion company. They had noticed LMB scaffolding in the area, asked around and invited four companies to quote.
Our quote was neither the lowest nor the highest. What mattered was the confidence they felt after meeting Lee. He talked them through the project in detail and explained what would be involved.
That support continued as the project moved forward. The homeowner describes how LMB put them in touch with the architect and handled the building control arrangements and permissions for their project.
Making room while family life carried on
Having builders at home was another consideration. In the testimonial, the homeowner praises the team for being professional, reliable, punctual and tidy.
The team built the outer shell before breaking through into the existing house around three or four weeks into the work. There was dust once that stage began, but the builders vacuumed each day before leaving. The family felt the work had little effect on their daily routine.
The homeowner also mentions a thoughtful detail: neighbours who worked nights commented positively on how quietly the team worked.
Building through winter weather
The conversion took place during winter, with two storms arriving during the project. A temporary scaffold roof, often called a tin hat, helped protect the house from the rain.
The homeowner recalls that the storms were noisy, but says the protection prevented leaks and saved hassle. Based on that experience, she recommends considering a tin hat when undertaking similar work in winter.
Extra space for a home they wanted to keep
The family wanted more space so they could stay in their home. The new bedroom gave the parents room of their own upstairs, with space for a larger wardrobe and dressing table. Their daughter could then move out of the box room.
Looking back, the homeowner describes it as “a painless process from start to finish”. She recalls the work finishing around two weeks ahead of schedule and says it came in on budget. She would recommend LMB to others considering a loft conversion.
Could your loft give your family more room
If your family is outgrowing its current layout, it may help to think about how a new loft room could free up space elsewhere in the house.
Talk to LMB Group about the changes you would like to make. Call 0208 406 9907 or arrange a free survey and written quotation.