What We Help With
Full loft conversions
A complete conversion into a bedroom, office or family room, including staircase, insulation, electrics and a compliant fit-out — coordinated as one project from survey to sign-off.
Hip-to-gable conversions
Common on semi-detached and detached homes, squaring off an angled hip roof into a vertical gable end to maximise usable floor area, often combined with a rear dormer.
L-shaped dormers
For period properties with a rear addition, an L-shaped dormer extends across both roof sections to significantly increase headroom and layout flexibility.
Staircase design & access
Staircase position drives layout more than any other single decision — we work through the options against your existing landing and headroom constraints before finalising a design.
Building Regulations & sign-off
Structural calculations, fire safety, thermal performance and ventilation are all covered under Building Regulations — we handle this as standard, not as a separate add-on.
Party Wall coordination
Where your loft conversion involves a shared wall, we prepare the Party Wall notices and coordinate with your neighbour's surveyor so this runs alongside the build, not ahead of it.
Common Problems We Fix
Roof pitch too shallow for a rooflight-only conversion — often needs a dormer instead to get usable headroom.
Existing staircase position blocks a sensible layout — requires relocating or reworking the stair run.
Previous unfinished conversions with no Building Regulations sign-off — left without proper structural certification.
Undersized joists from an earlier DIY or informal conversion — need strengthening before any new load is added.
Insufficient insulation or ventilation from a prior conversion — causing condensation or cold rooms below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion? +
Most loft conversions fall under Permitted Development, provided the added roof volume stays within set limits and doesn't face a highway. Conservation areas, Article 4 directions and flats change this. We check your specific address before quoting.
How long does a loft conversion take? +
A standard dormer conversion typically runs 6–8 weeks once scaffolding is up. Hip-to-gable and larger L-shaped dormers usually take 8–12 weeks. You'll get a stage-by-stage programme at quotation stage.
Can I stay living in the house during the work? +
In most cases, yes. Structural work and mess are contained to the loft and stair access, and trades are sequenced to minimise disruption to the rest of the house.
Will I need scaffolding, and for how long? +
Almost always, for the structural and roofing phases — typically the first half of the programme. We plan the layout to keep garden and parking access usable where possible.
How much does a loft conversion cost? +
Cost depends on roof type, conversion style, staircase position and finish specification, so we don't quote a single figure without a survey. You'll get a staged quotation with clear assumptions.
Do you handle Building Regulations and Party Wall matters? +
Yes, both are handled as part of every conversion we carry out, not as separate services you need to arrange yourself.
Ready to discuss your loft conversion?
Speak to our technical team for a survey and staged proposal.