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Loft conversions

Victorian House with Dormer Loft conversion featuring zinc dormer and slate tiles on the main roof.

Everything You need to Know About Dormer Loft Conversions

Planning a loft conversion ? Most projects need a party wall agreement if the work affects a shared wall, chimney, or boundary. This guide explains when the Party Wall Act applies, how to serve notices, and what happens if your neighbour doesn’t consent.

Mansard Loft Conversion: A Complete Guide 2025

A Mansard loft conversion transforms a sloping roof into usable living space by extending the rear and rebuilding the roof structure. It offers extra headroom, full storey height, and greater volume —ideal for adding bedrooms, bathrooms or a home office
1930 SEMI DETACHED LOFT CONVERSION

Semi-Detached Loft Conversion: A Complete Guide for Your Semi Detached House

Transform your semi-detached home with a loft conversion that adds 15-20% to property value. These conversions offer excellent space potential with fewer structural complications than detached houses, creating extra bedrooms or offices in just 6-8 weeks.

Low Pitch Loft Conversion: Small Loft Conversions with Low Ceiling Solutions

The minimum height for a loft conversion is crucial for creating usable living space. While UK building regulations don't specify exact room heights, the widely accepted standard is the height requirement of 2.2 metres for comfortable use.
How Long does a loft converion take, semi detached loft conversion with a hip to gable

How Long Does a Loft Conversion Take

Converting your loft into a functional living space is one of the most effective ways to add value to your property without the hassle of moving. Whether you're considering a simple Velux conversion or a more complex dormer extension
Dormer Loft conversion 5 things to know for hip to gable

5 Things to Know Before Doing a Hip to Gable Loft Conversion

A hip-to-gable conversion removes the sloped hip end of your roof and replaces it with a vertical gable wall, creating significantly more usable loft space and headroom than other conversion types but usually requiring planning permission.

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Loft Conversion? Everything You Need to Know

The article discusses whether planning permission is needed for a loft conversion. Many lofts fall under permitted development, but some require planning approval if they exceed size limits or are in conservation areas. Building regulations apply to all loft conversions.
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Victorian House with Dormer Loft conversion featuring zinc dormer and slate tiles on the main roof.

Everything You need to Know About Dormer Loft Conversions

Planning a loft conversion ? Most projects need a party wall agreement if the work affects a shared wall, chimney, or boundary. This guide explains when the Party Wall Act applies, how to serve notices, and what happens if your neighbour doesn’t consent.

Mansard Loft Conversion: A Complete Guide 2025

A Mansard loft conversion transforms a sloping roof into usable living space by extending the rear and rebuilding the roof structure. It offers extra headroom, full storey height, and greater volume —ideal for adding bedrooms, bathrooms or a home office
1930 SEMI DETACHED LOFT CONVERSION

Semi-Detached Loft Conversion: A Complete Guide for Your Semi Detached House

Transform your semi-detached home with a loft conversion that adds 15-20% to property value. These conversions offer excellent space potential with fewer structural complications than detached houses, creating extra bedrooms or offices in just 6-8 weeks.

Low Pitch Loft Conversion: Small Loft Conversions with Low Ceiling Solutions

The minimum height for a loft conversion is crucial for creating usable living space. While UK building regulations don't specify exact room heights, the widely accepted standard is the height requirement of 2.2 metres for comfortable use.
How Long does a loft converion take, semi detached loft conversion with a hip to gable

How Long Does a Loft Conversion Take

Converting your loft into a functional living space is one of the most effective ways to add value to your property without the hassle of moving. Whether you're considering a simple Velux conversion or a more complex dormer extension
Dormer Loft conversion 5 things to know for hip to gable

5 Things to Know Before Doing a Hip to Gable Loft Conversion

A hip-to-gable conversion removes the sloped hip end of your roof and replaces it with a vertical gable wall, creating significantly more usable loft space and headroom than other conversion types but usually requiring planning permission.

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Loft Conversion? Everything You Need to Know

The article discusses whether planning permission is needed for a loft conversion. Many lofts fall under permitted development, but some require planning approval if they exceed size limits or are in conservation areas. Building regulations apply to all loft conversions.
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