If you’ve decided to renovate your attic and make the most of this area of your home, you’ll need to take a few preparatory steps first. Before you can start knocking down walls or switching up the decor, you will first need to make sure your attic is clean, safe, and functional.

For expert guidance on your attic renovations and professional completion of these updates, contact Attic Pros. You can chat with the knowledgeable team to discuss the best options for your attic and the most budget-friendly way to achieve your dream attic.

Before you contact a professional team of attic renovators to turn an old attic into a luxurious living space, you’ll need to complete the following preparatory steps.

Declutter Your Attic

If, like many other homeowners, you’ve filled your attic with a bunch of spare items you don’t use or need, you’ll need to declutter. Spend some time going through your belongings and deciding which items you’ll never use again and don’t need to keep ‘just in case’.

Decluttering makes your attic more spacious and easier to work with. It removes unnecessary mess and ensures you have a clean area to renovate. Most expert renovators and builders will ask that your attic is completely empty before they start any work, and decluttering will make your life easier further down the line.

Clean Your Attic

Once you’ve gotten rid of the items you don’t need, you can start cleaning your attic. You’ll need to sweep to remove excess dirt and dust and make sure you get rid of any mold that might be growing on the walls or skirting boards.

Give the walls a wipe using disinfectant spray and warm water. If you have any windows in your attic, don’t forget to wipe them down and make them sparkling clean.

Although we recommend cleaning before you undergo any attic renovations, be prepared to clean again after they’ve been completed. Renovations tend to produce lots of dirt and dust, so a thorough cleaning will likely be necessary post-attic renovation.

Inspect Your Attic for Structural Issues

Before you can adjust the structure, layout, and design of your attic, you will need to make sure it’s safe. To get building permission, you’ll need to prove that your attic is structurally sound.

Inspect your attic for signs of structural damage or ask a professional to inspect it for you to ensure you don’t miss anything. You will need to address these issues before you can perform any renovations.

Pay close attention to beams and walls. Check whether the beams are sagging or the walls are cracked. See if there are any signs of water damage or pest infestations.

You might be able to fix structural, water, or pest-related damage yourself. However, only attempt tasks that you feel comfortable doing. If there are major structural issues or there is a significant pest infestation in your attic, contact professionals to resolve these issues efficiently and thoroughly.