Find a ladder climb into your loft, what do you see? Dust, cobwebs, old boxes and papers. Now close your eyes and imagine a bright new room, with windows, beautiful decor, and a staircase to your new bedroom, study, playroom or bathroom.If you're looking for extra living space, the answer could be just above your head. It often costs a lot less to become a loft convert than to put your house on the market to keep up with the needs of growing children.

Perhaps you thought your dream of a new bedroom has been priced out of reach by economic reality.

However with careful consideration and planning, a new room at the top of your property is both feasible and cheaper than investing in a conventional ground floor, rear or side extension. It can not only add comfort and space to your home, but also value. A loft conversion can be an ideal alternative to moving house at a time when property is stacking up on the market with very few buyers in sight. It could make the ideal playroom, hobby den, office for a small business, studio, or for that train set you've always wanted.