Discover the latest loft conversion trends, expert guidance, and practical advice from the team at ST Lofts. From maximising storage space to creating beautiful new living areas, our blog is packed with ideas and information to help you transform your loft with confidence.
Bristol has one of the most varied mixes of housing in the UK. On a single drive across the city you’ll pass Georgian terraces in Clifton, Victorian streets in Bishopston …
Yes — every structural loft conversion needs Building Regulations approval, even if you don’t need planning permission. This catches a lot of Bristol homeowners out, because the two are separate …
When the first cold snap hits, most of us reach straight for the thermostat. But turning the heating up only helps if your home can actually hold on to that …
If you’ve been putting off the idea of a loft conversion, this one’s for you. Maybe you think it’s too expensive, too disruptive, or just not something you’ve got around …
If you’ve started looking into converting your loft, you’ve probably come across the same two words again and again: dormer and Velux. They’re the two most common types of loft …
Fire safety is the part of a loft conversion most homeowners think about least, and it’s the part building control looks at most closely. That’s because a loft conversion changes …
If you live in a terraced or semi-detached house, there’s a good chance your loft conversion will involve the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It sounds daunting, but it’s really …
If you’re thinking about converting your loft, one of the first questions that comes to mind is how long the whole thing is going to take. It’s a fair question. …
Before you get as far as choosing between a dormer and a Velux conversion, it’s worth answering a more basic question: is your loft actually suitable for conversion in the …
Working from home has changed the way we think about our living spaces. For many Bristol homeowners, the spare room that doubled as an office has become a bedroom again …
If you’re trying to bring your energy bills down, loft insulation is usually the best place to start. It’s one of the simplest improvements you can make to a home, …
If you’ve decided you need more space but aren’t ready to move, you’ve probably found yourself weighing up two options: a loft conversion or a ground floor extension. Both add …
