Loft Conversions
Specialising in loft conversions in London, we offer flexible design-build solutions to create fresh living areas on time and within budget.
Loft Conversions Services in London
Loft Conversion is a traditional trend in London’s West and South West. It has numerous benefits, including extending your property space, increasing property value, being cost-effective, and many more. If you are looking for the best loft conversion in London, contacting Design and Build will prove to be the best decision of your life. We have a team of professionals constructing successful projects all over London.
Guidance for Loft Conversions
We will be more than happy to provide you with advice and guidance about your project free of cost. We can design and build a study, office, hideout, bedroom, or whatever you prefer from the unused extra space. Our loft conversions team in London has specialist tradesmen who are obliged to do their best to provide you with the best quality conversion. In this article, we will give you all the information you need to know about the conversion of the London loft.
Types of Loft Conversions
Dormer Loft Conversion tops the existing sloppy roof into a boxlike headroom and floor. It can be used as an extra bedroom, home office, playroom, or guest room. It has significant benefits, including creating additional space, design flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. In the UK, the most popular type of dormer conversion is a simple flat roof dormer. A flat roof dormer can provide the most additional interior space with the least construction cost. A shed dormer’s flat, single-planed roof dips downward at a shallower angle than the main roof. Since shed dormers are often placed on gable-roofed homes, they usually require different roof sheeting than the main roof. Design and Build has constructed many of these in South London very skillfully.
A Mansard loft conversion is a trendy and practical solution to increasing the space in your house without having to make major structural changes to the roof. This conversion involves raising the party wall (the wall shared with your neighbour in terraced or semi-detached houses) and flattening the roof at the back to create a nearly vertical wall and a horizontal ceiling.
It is perfect for adding additional rooms, including bedrooms and bathrooms, as it significantly increases floor area and headroom. Mansard conversions are more popular in London Victorian properties. Loft conversions in London are renowned for their ability to blend well with the architectural style of older homes, though the significant roof modifications often require planning clearance.
A loft conversion greatly expands the interior headroom and floor area by altering a sloping hip roof into a vertical gable end. This conversion increases the loft’s usable size, making it perfect for adding rooms like bedrooms or home offices. It also provides a flat, vertical wall. If your attic has 2 sloopy walls and replace them with vertical walls, you will create another room.
With the additional room, homeowners can add bigger windows to maximise natural light. Because of the structural modifications, this kind of conversion frequently needs planning approval, yet it provides a significant and adjustable increase in the living area of the house. This type of conversion not only maximises the area’s size but also maintains a building’s aesthetics.
Velux is not a type of roof conversion but the name of a famous window brand. Velux roofs are installed in your existing roof while conserving its original shape. This allows natural light to pass through freely without affecting the roofline. These conversions are well-praised in South West London.
This loft conversion is cost-effective and takes less time, which makes it more convenient. Velux lofts are best for creating bright and airy spaces. Velux conversions are perfect for creating useful spaces like offices, leisure rooms, or bedrooms without compromising the property’s exterior design.
Step-by-step process of loft conversion
Consultation is the first step to understanding your project and your demands. Our team of professionals undergo the analysis of building and the possibility of conversions. Our team will humbly brief you about the complications or hurdles that are more likely to appear in the future. To resolve your concerns, you will receive a virtual display of our previous projects.
After consultation, our loft conversion specialists will present a detailed 3D design of your project. This process takes 2-3 days, so it’s important to show up with a design you prefer. We will provide you with a detailed plan, and if you want to alter anything, we will gladly consider that. This plan will include the process, loft conversion cost, duration, and all additional services you will be provided with.
We will proceed to the contract-signing phase after you approve our design and plan. The whole contract will be explained, and everything will be kept transparent to prevent misunderstandings. A copy of the resource cost will be attached to the contract to ensure your money will not be wasted. You can only pay after some time, but we will provide you with a flexible payment plan as we work with you as your partner.
A party wall agreement is about the wall shared by you and your neighbour, and before starting any construction or conversion, the consent of both parties is mandatory. We can’t proceed with our plan until we get permission from the Council. We have our in-house legal team to get all legal permissions from the council. Usually, getting approval for your dream loft conversion might take a while, but Design and Build has the highest percentage of approvals on time.
Our loft conversion experts put their sole into the project to make it to your liking. We also inspect the progress every day and keep you updated as well. After building the structure, our craftsmen do their magic and maintain the quality standards. All the joinery gives life to your loft and makes it reliable, habitable, and aesthetic.
From start to end, our professionals do not compromise on anything.
When your ideal loft is ready, we give you a tour and briefly explain its quality and maintenance. At this point, if you are not satisfied with anything, we are obliged to alter it to your liking. We will move to the final step if you have no complaints about it. We prioritise your satisfaction by turning your vision of the best loft conversion into a beautiful reality.
After getting your final approval, we undergo all the systems through final inspection. It’s one of our pros that we give you a 10-year warranty for all the maintenance, which shows our longtime commitment to you. Next, we ensure that our project meets all the building regulations, and after getting a completion certificate from the council, we officially hand over all the documents.
It is more likely to get disappointed by your home designer and planner. You always look for a company that can do everything for you to make your dream house from start to end.
Are you looking for a reliable company for your loft conversion? Design and Build has been upgrading unused spaces into beautiful living areas. Loft conversions are very popular in London, where the space is premium but still needs to expand for families. We make sure to make the process smooth and less hectic. We cover all the conversion processes from start to end and keep you updated on daily progress.
Our craftsmanship is always of high quality and long-lasting. We also provide you with a 10-year guarantee on all Loft Conversions. You might not be aware that Loft Conversions in London is more affordable than house renovations and adds 25% more value to your property. This beautiful upgrade in your property is a profitable investment.
FAQs
It is possible to get a loft conversion in London, yet it does rely on a few things, like the structural type, roof pitch, and loft height (which must be at least 2.2 meters). Building regulations and planning approvals can also be required. Our staff will evaluate your property to identify the best possibilities for conversion and assist you in obtaining the necessary approvals.
The timeline of a loft conversion in London depends on its complexity and kind. While complex conversions like Mansard or Hip to Gable may take 10 to 12 weeks, a basic Velux or Dormer conversion usually takes 6 to 8 weeks. Design, planning, building, and final inspections are all included in this. We give you a thorough schedule upfront and keep you updated as we work.
The loft conversion cost can vary from £20,000 to £60,000 based on the features, materials, size, and style. Mansard conversions cost more money, while simple Velux conversions are more affordable. We deliver a thorough, upfront price with no hidden fees during the initial consultation. We can provide you with flexible payment plans to fit your budget.
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