Would it be possible to do a loft conversion here?

[Amyc24]

Hi all,

I don’t know if it’s possible to tell but would a loft conversion here please? We need 4 bedrooms upstairs and and en-suite so only option is a loft conversion.. thank you

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/159903503#/?channel=RES_BUY

I should think so @Amyc24

No. 140 had planning approved in 2022

A builder recently told me that loft conversions now cost in the region of £100k in Kent. Would you get £600k back for a house in snodland?

With the cost of building, and the reduced house prices in SE, I wouldn’t be planning an extension; better to stretch your budget and get a house that’s already been extended.

@beetr00 thats true thank you soo much x

@SunnySideDeepDown thats actually very helpful. Are you quite local to Kent? Do you know any other areas which are nice and aren’t too far from Essex please? We have lots of family in Essex so will be going over the crossing quite a bit. We also got young kids so good schools are a must. Thank you in advance x

I’m around 15mins from you!

Whats your max budget and how much space do you need?

Im going to be honest, Snodland isn’t the best of places, let me know what you need and I’ll do some thinking!

@SunnySideDeepDown really! I thought it was an alright area lol. Okay so max budget is 550/575k. We need 4 bedrooms semi or detached is fine. Need to be of walking distance to good nursery/primary schools as we have two toddlers. I think that’s about it really lol thanks in advance! Oh also need to commute back to Essex potentially on weekends

If you have so much in Essex, why move to Kent?

Have you checked out the part below in the listing, which shows you the extension potential.... it says it is good

It might be worth speaking with a builder/extension specialist before committing? Can't speak for Kent but we used a company called Home Tales in London to get an idea of feasibility on a property we were looking at. I know with lofts the head height is key so it might be a good idea to google local companies who could offer some advice?

From the floorplan it looks like a loft conversion could work, but it depends on your roof height and structure. As a rule of thumb, you need at least 2.2m of head height in the loft at the highest point for it to be practical. Most people in your situation go for a dormer, which would give you the headroom for a good-sized double plus an ensuite.

If you need four bedrooms upstairs, the loft is usually the most straightforward option compared to reconfiguring the first floor. The key is whether the existing loft space is tall enough and whether the staircase can be fitted without eating too much into your current bedrooms.

Best bet is to get a couple of builders or loft specialists round to check what’s possible. You can also compare rough loft conversion costs for your type of house.