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Attic conversion: from storage space to proper rooms

With an attic conversion you often gain a complete room without laying a single brick outside the house.

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Attic and storage loft

With an attic conversion you often gain a complete room without laying a single brick outside the house. In short, you turn a cold, cluttered storage space into a bedroom, a workspace or a hobby room. Bouwbedrijf R. Vlieland takes care of the insulation, the walls, the daylight and the finishing, and coordinates all the specialists involved.

And what about the things currently stored in the attic? A storage loft is often the answer: an extra floor in the ridge, reached through a hatch. In Heerhugowaard we combined exactly that: two rooms in the attic and a storage loft above them. No storage space was lost, but living space was gained. Read more about creating a room in the attic.

What we take care of

  • Layout and drawings for the attic
  • Insulation of the roof slope
  • Metal stud or timber walls
  • Roof windows and ventilation
  • Storage loft with floor and hatch
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Attic and storage loft, Bouwbedrijf R. Vlieland

An attic conversion starts with insulation

An uninsulated attic is cold in winter and too hot to sleep in during summer. Insulating the roof slope is therefore always the first step. That can be done on the inside, between or below the purlins, or on the outside if the roof is being renewed anyway. The options are explained in insulating an attic.

The reduced 9% VAT rate applies to the labour costs of insulation work in a home more than two years old. Materials fall under 21%. If in doubt, check.

The Heerhugowaard project: two rooms and a storage loft

At the Sloots family home in Heerhugowaard, the son wanted to sleep in the attic and his father wanted a hobby room. We divided the attic into two rooms with metal stud walls and roof windows for daylight. Above the rooms we built a storage loft, reached through a hatch, so there was still storage space left.

This gave the family two proper extra rooms, without an extension. You can follow the whole process in the project storage loft in Heerhugowaard.

Headroom, stairs and daylight

Whether an attic is suitable as a room depends mainly on the headroom and the stairs. A loft ladder is fine for storage, but for a bedroom you want a fixed staircase. Daylight comes in through roof windows or a dormer. Good ventilation prevents damp in winter and overheating in summer.

  • Enough headroom for the intended use
  • A fixed staircase instead of a loft ladder
  • Roof windows or a dormer for light
  • Ventilation against damp and heat

Creating a storage loft

A storage loft is an extra floor in the ridge of the roof. Too low to stand in, but ideal for boxes, suitcases and Christmas decorations. The structure must be able to carry the weight and the hatch must close well to prevent heat loss. How it works is explained in creating a storage loft. You will find a rough price indication in what a storage loft costs.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about attic and storage loft.

Can I convert my attic without a permit?

Alterations inside the home usually do not need a permit, as long as you meet the technical building requirements. If a dormer is added or the structure changes, that may be different. Check with your municipality or via the Omgevingsloket, and also read building without a permit.

What does an attic conversion cost?

That depends on the insulation, the number of walls, the stairs and whether roof windows are added. We do not quote fixed prices. You will find a rough market indication in attic conversion costs.

How hot does an attic room get in summer?

With good insulation and ventilation, an attic room stays a lot cooler. South-facing roof windows catch a lot of sun, so external shading helps. Ventilating at night also makes a difference.

What is the difference between an attic and a storage loft?

An attic is the floor under the roof, often with headroom. A storage loft sits above it in the ridge and is usually only suitable for storage. With a storage loft you keep storage space when the attic becomes a room.

How long does an attic conversion take?

An average attic conversion with insulation, walls and finishing usually takes a few weeks. If roof windows or a fixed staircase are added, a little longer. As a rule you can simply stay at home.

Do you also work in Heerhugowaard and the surrounding area?

Yes. The storage loft project was in Heerhugowaard, about 25 minutes' drive from Zwaag. We are also available elsewhere in the region, see contractor in Heerhugowaard.

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