Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Feeling a bit cramped this Christmas?

by Ethos public relations

As you take the Christmas tree and decorations out of the attic this year – why not take a long hard look at the space available and think about how it could add more living space to your home?

Becke Livesey is a Director at Econoloft, the only loft conversion company that works across the country.  She said that after family and friends descend at Christmas, the company has an influx of calls in January as people want to find out more about adding more living space to their home.

“Ninety percent of all our loft conversions are for a bedroom and ensuite,” she said.  “People can feel a bit cramped at Christmas as children return home and other family members stay over.  It’s usually the catalyst for homeowners to find out about the loft conversion they have been promising themselves all year.”   

Becke said that even the smallest roof space can create quite a spacious room thanks to the clever use of skylights and velux windows which can flood the space with natural light and really open up the room.  

“Making a 2-bedroom house into a 3-bedroom house or extending a 3-bedroom property into a 4-bedroom property really makes a difference to a family,” said Becke.  “Customers often tell us that having that extra space releases quite a lot of tension and makes family life a lot less stressful – particularly at busy times like Christmas.

“And of course a well designed and well built loft conversion will also add value to your property as well as avoiding a lot of the stresses and costs associated with moving house.”

Becke advises anyone who is considering a loft conversion to think about how the space will be used now and in the future.  “If friends or neighbours have a loft conversion take a look at theirs and also look at our website for images which can provide inspiration,” she said.

“You may also find it useful to get a few estate agents to the house to provide an estimate of how much value a loft conversion could add to your home.

“And don’t forget that orders placed before December 31st 2010 can be invoiced at the pre-VAT rise price as long as the VAT element is settled in 2010 and the work completed before 4 July 2011. You could save hundreds of pounds so don’t delay.”

If you are interested in adding more space to your home visit the national loft conversion experts at www.econoloft.co.uk or call the freephone number on 0800 269 765.

Posted at 13^th December 2010