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Loft Conversions

The best room in the house is above you. Dormer, hip-to-gable and Velux conversions that turn unused roof space into bedrooms and en-suites.

loft conversions

A loft conversion adds a bedroom, often with an en-suite, without giving up any garden. North West London’s 1930s semis and Edwardian terraces are ideal candidates for rear dormers and hip-to-gable conversions.

We handle the structural steels, floor joists, staircase, fire-safety upgrades, insulation and finishing, so the new floor feels like it was always part of the house.

What’s included

  • Rear dormer & L-shaped dormer conversions
  • Hip-to-gable conversions
  • Mansard conversions (where planning allows)
  • Velux / roof-light conversions
  • New staircases & fire-safe escape routes
  • En-suite bathrooms and built-in storage

Good to know

Permitted development allowance

Many loft conversions are permitted development, with an added roof volume limit of 40m³ for terraced houses and 50m³ for semi-detached and detached. Mansards and front-facing changes generally need full planning permission.

Headroom check first

You need roughly 2.2m from the top of the ceiling joist to the underside of the ridge for a comfortable conversion. We measure this on the first visit so you know early whether the loft works.

Loft Conversions near you

We carry out loft conversions across North West London and Hertfordshire, including:

FAQs

Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion?
Often not. Most dormer and hip-to-gable conversions fall within permitted development. You will still need building regulations approval, and flats and conservation areas have different rules.
How disruptive is a loft conversion?
Most of the work happens from scaffolding outside. The staircase connection is the main internal job and is usually done in the last few weeks.

Plan your loft conversions

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