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Our Top Tips For Low Ceiling & Small Loft Conversions If you have a low ceiling in your loft or your loft space isn’t the largest, you may wonder whether a loft conversion is possible for your home. In most cases, there are ways around a small loft or low ceiling for a loft conversion, but it also depends on the type of conversion and the specific limitations of the existing loft space. What ceiling height is required for a loft conversion? The average ceiling height in the UK is 2.4m (8ft) meaning the issue of a low ceiling doesn’t apply to most. That said, there are still many properties that have lofts that fall below the minimum height for a loft conversion. Building regulations for a loft conversion require a minimum ceiling height of 2.2m (7.2ft) to comply with health and safety standards. If your ceiling height in the loft space is less than this, it may not be possible to convert it into a living space. However, it may still be possible to create a storage space, a play area or a small office in a loft with a low ceiling. In a lot of cases, 1.9m for a loft conversion is ample headroom if you’re not using the converted area as a main living space. Roof light conversions are the most suitable type of conversion for lofts with limited headroom, as they do not require any structural changes to the roof. Installing roof lights can also help to create the illusion of a larger space and improve natural light.