Loft Conversions in London


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The process of a loft conversion

The process of transforming an empty loft space into functional storage or accommodation rooms is known as a conversion loft. Loft conversions have gained considerable popularity in the UK because of all their advantages

The various types of loft conversions

There are certain common types of conversions; the rear dormer hip-to-gable and the Velux. Your loft conversion’s style will depend on your house. You need to consider the size of your house, the possible use of your conversion and the kind of planning permission certification that you would require.

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London loft conversion solutions

Were you aware that a loft conversion typically can increase your property’s value by up to 25 per cent? If you need an extra living room or storage place, you can convert a vacant area of your home by getting a loft conversion.

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Elite Builders London provides loft conversion solutions in London. We carefully consider the planning permission requirements and provide you premium quality conversion service at Elite Builders London in London. Our experience allows us to undertake any project of whatever size, style or design of your loft.

Do you need an additional loft conversion for a living room, lounge, playroom, bathroom, or office loft? We ensure that the conversion and the style of your loft complements your existing structure. We are known for our architectural design expertise. We undertake any loft conversion projects with the aim of keeping it in architectural balance, while fitting it in with your existing property and fulfilling your purpose.

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Why having a loft conversion in London is a good choice?

A loft conversion allows you more room without having you to move to a different home. A loft conversion gives you a good feeling of living in your home. Adding an extra bedroom and bathroom for a three-bedroom house could raise its value up to 25%, according to a survey conducted by the National building society.

A loft conversion will definitely meet your requirements. Turning your empty loft into a functional space such as a bathroom, bedroom or office might just be what is missing from your home in London. A loft conversion is an ideal investment in your home for the longer run.  It is a worthwhile investment to use your empty space and turn it into something functional.

Loft conversion services that we offer in London 

Elite Builders London takes care of your loft conversion needs and covers everything from Ideas to costs to guidance regarding planning permissions and building regulations in London. 

Preparing blueprints in London 

Elite Builders London has a team of architects who can prepare building regulations and planning documents which can be submitted to the local council in London.

The regulations regarding loft conversions in London

From the design stage to the completion stage, we take care of every step during your loft conversion. We also help to obtain permits required by regulatory building and planning authorities.

Installation and design of loft conversion London

In London, you’ll get the best architectural sketches from our team of experienced and skilled loft conversion designers.

Dormer Loft Conversion Services in London

Small headroom measurement houses usually prefer dormer loft conversions as it is best suited for them. The most popular loft conversion type in the London area is the Dormer conversion.  Conversion into a Dormer loft gives a considerable amount of head height and enough space in most lofts for a full-sized bedroom and a bathroom or shower.  This loft ideally doesn’t need a planning permit and could take up to 7 weeks to complete. Usually a dormer is built up from the roof slope. This implies that majority work would be done on external scaffolding.

London Velux loft conversions

Conversion into a Velux window loft is non-disruptive and requires little roof destruction.  The property is fitted with Windows, and the roof is mainly untouched. 
This loft conversion does not require planning permits in London. A Velux loft conversion is a good choice for a loft with an adequate amount of headroom.

For properties with planning constraints, Velux conversion loft is a good consideration. 

L-Shaped loft conversion in the London area

Many homeowners in London like an L-shaped loft conversion. In general, this type of loft conversion has enough floor area to contain two full-size bedrooms and a bathroom.  To make the ceiling height sufficient, the back is adjusted to be in a lower position. 

Mansard loft conversions in London

Mansard loft conversions are probably the most pleasant-loft conversions. 

In Mansard lofts, there are steep sloping sides that displace place on the roof slopes and then a level roof is built on it.

The Mansard loft conversions are more expensive because of the structural requirements and they also require planning permission.

Whichever design you choose for your mansard loft conversion, we can provide you a great service for it.

Hip to gable loft conversion options in London

Conversion Hip-to-Gable is ideal for use in an unoccupied space. This conversion provides you with adequate space by extending the range to meet the wall outside. 

Custom loft conversion in London

We can customise your loft conversion depending upon your requirements. We design, complete and customise loft conversions for our customers in London. We stay with you from the very first step till last step to make sure that we make you satisfied.

Our loft conversion processes in London

Step one examination

Once you establish contact with us, we will set you up for a meeting with our loft conversion specialist. This allows us to discuss in detail with you and to determine what kind of loft conversion design you will need in London. 

The attic size would determine how long the survey would take. The larger the space on the attic, the more time it probably will take.  Each visitation takes around 45 minutes on average.

Step two: providing you with a quotation

In order to provide you an accurate quotation, we will need the full architectural drawings.

We provide the quote by email or in person within around 7 days.

Step three: implementation and execution

If you choose our services, we will request a first instalment which would be a percentage of the total cost.  A timeframe for the project is given once the payment plan of instalments has been agreed upon.

Once the terms have been agreed, we will manage your project in London from the start till end and ensure your satisfaction. We have designed our loft conversion services around the satisfaction of our customers and have been offering them for over 40 years.

Why choose us for a loft conversion in London? 

Here are a few important factors that makes elite builders London the ideal choice in London.

  • Experience: We have many years of experience in the construction industry, and we are well known in London for our level of workmanship. 
  • Expertise: We have within our team, highly skilled and qualified professionals with many years of experience in the construction industry in London. 
  • Accredited: To offer exceptional design and construction -related services, elite builders London has all the necessary accreditations. We at elite builders London always make sure that the finished product we deliver is very safe and is also loved by our clients.
  • Extremely professional: Every loft conversion project that we deliver in London is done by a carefully chosen team of highly qualified specialist workers at elite builders London. Quality loft conversion At elite builders London, we make sure to successfully adhere to all relevant standards for loft conversion jobs. Loft conversion projects in London have their own set of difficult tasks which we carefully consider and complete successfully every time we work.
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Why having a loft conversion in London is a good choice?

A loft conversion allows you more room without having you to move to a different home. A loft conversion gives you a good feeling of living in your home. Adding an extra bedroom and bathroom for a three-bedroom house could raise its value up to 25%, according to a survey conducted by the National building society.

A loft conversion will definitely meet your requirements. Turning your empty loft into a functional space such as a bathroom, bedroom or office might just be what is missing from your home in London. A loft conversion is an ideal investment in your home for the longer run.  It is a worthwhile investment to use your empty space and turn it into something functional.

If recession of advice and guidance is only a phone call away for your loft conversion project London. If you have questions about how to go about your latest loft conversion project in London, our team of experts and professionally qualified workers can answer all of them and help you make the right choice. By giving us a call on (020) 8987 8071, you can request a free quotation for your latest loft conversion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know I have enough head height for a loft conversion?

The suitability of a loft conversion is strictly defined by the head height of the room. Industry set standards dictate that the roof centre height as well as the ceiling joists height must be a minimum of 2.2 m. The required industry height should be present to complete a loft conversion without problems even though it may be possible to install a loft conversion in its absence.

When can you permit development be provided to allow conversion?

One of the most important factors that has to do with a planning permit application is the loft size. The size requirements for approved construction is such that the loft conversion size must not be greater than 50 cubic m in the case of a detached property and 40 cubic m in the case of a terrace property.

Is a dormer a necessity for loft conversions when more space is required to achieve the requisite dimension?

All loft conversions don't require enough space for a dormer. It depends on the particular needs of the customer and the environment we need to deal with within the roof room. The dormer can become a part of the requirements if the customer requires extra rooms or showers to be added as part of the loft conversion installation. Stairs access can be created by the use of a dormer in case the property in question is semi-attached. Our approach to all of our projects and services is focused on customer satisfaction which is why we take great care in carefully listening to all the requirements of our customers no matter what the type of their home extension is.

Where will the staircase go?

The stairs that lead to the attic can be ideally placed above the existing set of stairs. To install a new staircase, cutting any area of the existing living space will not be required as an enclosure can be created along the side of the wall to accommodate the new staircase.

Your house's current floor plan is another deciding factor.  Other alternatives particularly when you are contemplating a hip to gable conversion can be considered based on the scale and your attic conversion plans.

What is a hip to back gable loft conversion?

Various properties today suffer from a limited space in their attics because of the presence of sloping edges and traditional hipped roofs. This restriction presents a challenge in creating a conversion of the loft that does not need to expand your house. Properties that future these limitations are much better served by hip to gable loft extensions.

Under what ceiling height can loft conversions be easily installed?

The minimum ceiling height to be converted is 2.2 m.  The height can be calculated exactly between the Timber Ridge and the top of the joist which is located on the ceiling.

Even after repairs, you can expect to receive 1.9 m of living space in terms of the height of the ceiling of your new loft conversion.

What do mansard loft conversions usually entail?

Francoise Mansard, a 17th-century French architect is the inspiration behind the name of the mansard loft.  You can find this conversion almost always at the back end of the house.  The flat roof is a standard component of this loft conversion, and it also features a sloping wall at the back.

Is an architect required for a loft conversion?

To assess the ability of the structure to withstand the new conversion, you will need expert guidance from an architect.  This assessment will determine whether structural changes such as the installation of a new roof is required for your loft conversion.

Is a loft conversion more economically efficient than an extension is?

One of the most viable options which you can use to increase living space in your house is by using a loft conversion. Increasing the size of your home is a much more economically efficient choice than moving to a new location. 

Is scaffolding necessary for every loft conversion?

It comes down to the individual contract. Those contractors who want to work from the outside of the building will install scaffolding wherever they need to work. From the scaffold they will gain entry to the workspace, and so they might not need to enter the flat at all in the early start of the work.

Is the party wall agreement always required for a loft conversion?

Party wall agreements are only required for walls that are shared between you and someone else. No additional permissions are required for detached houses as shared walls do not exist in these types of properties.

Can my loft conversion project include a new bedroom?

A loft may only be classified as a space if it meets a certain set criteria. All relevant building regulations as well as the different requirements for all bedrooms must be met for the bedroom to be added to a loft conversion.

Can my neighbours stop my loft conversion? 

They can extend the time that will take for the conversion to complete but it may not be possible to stop the conversion altogether. If you tell your neighbours about your plans ahead of schedule, then there is a high chance that they will not cause problems for your project.

Is it possible to add a room inside my attic?

In order to convert your attic, you need to consider the building requirements that qualify attics for transformation into a living area. Your attic's ceiling height from the floor must be at a minimum 2.2 m in order for it to qualify for transformation. If your attic's height does not meet this requirement, you will need to either raise the roof of your attic, or lower the floor level of the property.

Are newly constructed houses available for loft conversions?

It is difficult to perform a loft conversion in a new house but is normally possible. Some buildings that still have units for sale often have certain restrictions that might limit what you can do with the property that can also include adding a loft conversion.

What benefits can I achieve with a loft conversion?

The market value of your residential property can be greatly enhanced by the use of a loft conversion. Latest National Building Society research has shown that a loft conversion can always add more than 25% to your home's value.

Do you need planning permission for a loft conversion? 

Given that the loft conversion in your building is considered permitted development, planning permission is not generally required. 

How long does a loft conversion take?

Elite builders London are expert loft conversion specialists which will ensure that your loft conversion is completed within the timeframe we commit. We will deliver your loft conversion project within the exact timeframe that we commit to you at the start. Loft conversions ideally take between one and three months to complete.

How competitive are your prices?

You can rest assured that our prices will be economically efficient for loft conversion projects.

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