A loft conversion or adding a second story to your home is by no means a simple task, but once the structure has been assessed and the plans approved, the benefits can out-weight all the hassle of up-rooting your family and moving into a bigger home. 

Things to consider when building up or converting your dead loft space would be; the pitch of your roof, the space dedicated for stairways and what kind of finishings you are after to ensure your extension is in keeping with your existing homes aesthetic.

Same level extensions and excavations are other options to explore when requiring more space, but in this article we reveal the costs associated with converting a loft or building a second storey New Zealand.