The three checks that decide everything, done first
A loft conversion is usually the most cost-effective way to add a bedroom, because the structure already exists. Whether yours can be converted comes down to three things: head height at the ridge, whether the roof is a cut roof or trussed, and where a staircase can land without wrecking the floor below.
We check all three at the free survey before anything is priced, and we will tell you honestly if the answer is no or if the budget does not make sense for your street. When it is yes, the whole job runs under one project lead: structure, staircase, insulation, fire regulations, en-suite and finish.
Whether a loft can be converted comes down to head height, the roof structure and how the staircase can land. We check those three things at the assessment before anything is priced.
Free no obligation surveyWhat the work covers
Loft Conversions, in detail
Dormer and Velux conversions
Rooflight conversions where the height exists, dormers where you need to buy headroom and floor area.
Staircase design
The make-or-break detail: designed to land legally and take as little as possible from the floor below.
Structural work
Floor strengthening and steels so the new room stands on proper structure, not boarded joists.
Fire safety and building regs
Escape routes, fire doors and protected stairways, built in from the start, never retrofitted.
En-suite and fit-out
Bathrooms, storage in the eaves, and a finish that matches the rest of the house.
Warm and quiet
Insulation to current standards with the ventilation a roof room needs to avoid condensation.
Recent work
Loft Conversions we have completed
How it works
Assess. Quote. Build.
The order matters: we never price work we have not seen with our own eyes.
Free on-site assessment
We visit, inspect and talk through what you actually need. No obligation, no pressure.
Fixed-price quote
A written, itemised quote. The price we agree is the price you pay.
Build and handover
One project lead, a tidy site, and a walkthrough with you at completion.
Questions
Loft Conversions questions, answered straight
Can my loft actually be converted?
It comes down to three things: head height at the ridge, whether the roof is cut-and-pitch or trussed, and where a staircase can land. We check all three at the free survey before anything is priced.
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion?
Many are permitted development, but dormers and anything at the front often are not, and building regulations always apply, with fire and staircase rules usually the strictest part. See planning permission vs building regulations.
How long does a loft conversion take?
Most run several weeks from scaffold up to decoration-ready, with the house liveable throughout. The staircase opening is the most disruptive week, and we plan it with you in advance.
Is a loft conversion worth it?
Moving a house from two bedrooms to three, or three to four, moves it into a different search bracket entirely, which is why conversions are one of the more reliable improvements. Whether yours pays back depends on the street, and we will be honest about that at the survey.
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Based in Redditch, covering Worcestershire and Warwickshire
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