Loft & Garage Conversions
Most homes have space that’s barely being used. Up in the loft, there’s empty volume gathering dust, storing boxes you haven’t opened in years, and hosting the occasional spider. Out in the garage, valuable square footage serves as little more than a dumping ground for old furniture, forgotten exercise equipment, and things you keep meaning to sort through. Meanwhile, inside the house, you’re running out of room. Bedrooms feel cramped, there’s nowhere to work from home properly, and you’d love an extra living space but don’t want the disruption and expense of a full extension. The solution might already be part of your property — just waiting to be transformed.
At Klassic GS, we specialise in converting lofts and garages into beautiful, functional living spaces. These conversions are among the smartest home improvements you can make. They add genuine living area without sacrificing garden space or dealing with major groundworks. They typically cost less than equivalent extensions while adding significant value to your property. And when done properly, they create rooms that feel like they were always part of your home — not afterthoughts, but natural extensions of your living space.
The possibilities for converted spaces are almost endless. A loft conversion might become a spacious master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, giving you a private retreat away from the bustle of family life. It could be a dedicated home office with room to spread out and a door you can close at the end of the working day. It might be a creative studio flooded with natural light from new skylights, a teenager’s independent space, a guest suite for visitors, or a playroom that keeps toys contained upstairs. Garages offer equally flexible potential — an extra bedroom for a growing family, a home gym you’ll actually use, a music room where you can play without disturbing anyone, a cosy TV den, or even a self-contained annexe with its own bathroom and kitchenette for elderly relatives or rental income.
Every conversion project begins with a thorough assessment. For lofts, we check head height, roof structure, available floor area, and potential access points. Some lofts convert easily with minimal structural work; others require more significant modifications like raising the ridge or installing dormer windows to create usable headroom. For garages, we assess the structure, floor level relative to your house, existing services, and any planning considerations. We’re honest about what’s achievable and what constraints exist, explaining all your options clearly so you can make informed decisions.
Design is where your conversion starts taking shape. We consider how you’ll use the space, where furniture will go, how natural light will enter, and how the new room will connect with the rest of your home. For lofts, staircases are a crucial consideration — they need to be safe, compliant with regulations, and positioned to minimise impact on the floor below. For garages, we think about how the conversion integrates with adjacent rooms, where windows will go, and how the external appearance will look once the garage door is replaced. We explore various configurations until we find the solution that works best for your property and your lifestyle.
The technical aspects are significant, but you don’t need to worry about them. We handle everything: structural calculations, building regulations applications, party wall agreements if needed, and coordination with building control throughout the project. For lofts, we ensure floor structures can support new loads, fire safety requirements are met, and insulation meets current standards. For garages, we address damp-proofing, insulation, heating integration, and proper weatherproofing where the garage door once stood. Every element is managed to ensure your conversion is fully compliant and signed off properly.
Construction transforms these underused spaces from the inside out. In lofts, we install steel beams for structural support, reinforce floor joists, build out with stud walls and insulation, fit dormer windows or skylights, and complete all electrics and plumbing before plastering and finishing. In garages, we replace the door with a proper external wall incorporating windows, insulate and level the floor, install heating, and finish walls and ceilings to match your home’s interior. Throughout both processes, we work carefully to minimise disruption to your household, containing dust, managing noise, and keeping you informed of progress.
The financial case for conversions is compelling. Compared to extensions, they’re more affordable because you’re working within existing structures. Yet they add substantial value — often more than the cost of the work itself. A well-executed loft conversion can add ten to twenty percent to your property’s value. A garage conversion creates usable space at a fraction of the cost per square metre of building new. Whether you’re planning to stay long-term or might sell eventually, these conversions represent sound investments.
When we hand over your completed conversion, the transformation is remarkable. Where once there was wasted space — dark, dusty, forgotten — there’s now a bright, comfortable, beautifully finished room that enhances your daily life. The best conversions don’t feel like conversions at all. They feel like spaces that were always meant to be there, natural parts of your home that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without.
Your loft and garage are full of potential. At Klassic GS, we’re ready to help you unlock it.