Loft conversions in Surrey

Many loft conversions fall under permitted development, so no planning application is needed, provided the extra roof volume stays within 40 cubic metres for a terraced house or 50 cubic metres for a semi detached or detached house, and no dormer faces the road. Homes in conservation areas, flats and maisonettes need full planning permission. We check which route applies at your Project Kick Start Meeting and prepare and submit everything for you.

It depends on the design. A Velux conversion is the quickest, and one recent project with two bedrooms, a walk in wardrobe and a bathroom was completed in around six weeks. Dormer, hip to gable and mansard conversions take longer because more of the roof is rebuilt. You get a programme for your project before work starts.

Cost depends on the type of conversion, the size of the roof and the finish you choose, so we price every loft after a survey. Once you appoint us, the agreed build cost is locked in, so you are protected from unexpected costs during the build. Any extras you choose to add are priced clearly before they go ahead.

As a rule of thumb, look for at least 2.2 metres from the top of the ceiling joists to the underside of the ridge. If it is lower, a dormer, a mansard or a new roof pitch can still create the headroom you need. We assess the roof and tell you honestly what is possible.

Yes. We expand bungalows upwards, either by converting and extending the roof space or by building a new upper floor, which can double the footprint of the home. We check the structure and the planning position before design starts.

Usually not. Most of the work happens from the scaffold and inside the roof space, and the new staircase is opened into the house later in the build. We agree access and working hours with you before we start and keep disruption to a minimum.