Loft Conversions in Croydon, London


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What is meant by a loft conversion?

Loft conversion is ideally turning an empty loft space into functional storage or an accommodation room. In the UK, loft conversions have recently gained more popularity because of their advantages.

What are the types of loft conversion?

The three major types of conversions include the Velux, the hip-to-gable and the rear dormer. Your loft conversion’s style will depend on your house. You need to account for the size of the house, the purpose that you’re going to use the conversion for and the planning permission you need to acquire.

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Loft conversion services in Croydon

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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We, at Elite Builders London provide loft conversion services in London. In Croydon, Elite Builders London is known for providing quality extensions and loft conversions to fit the style of your home. We can convert your loft according to any size, style or design.

You can have an additional space by getting a loft conversion for your living room, cleanroom or office. We believe that any loft conversion design should fit the existing structure perfectly. We are architectural design experts. We ensure that your loft fits your property and is architecturally valid to offer you the highest efficiency.

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Why do a loft conversion in Croydon?

A conversion loft gives you more room without forcing you to move home. A loft conversion could increase the value of your property significantly. You can expect a significant rise in the value of your property due to a loft conversion.

A converted loft will satisfy your needs. If you think there is something missing from your home such as an office or a gym, you can turn your empty loft into it in Croydon. A loft conversion will have many benefits in the long run. The additional functionality adds value to your home and it would prove beneficial when you sell it. 

Our loft conversion solutions in Croydon

Elite Builders London offer you a stress free loft conversion solutions that range from ideas to design and guidance regarding the planning permission in Croydon.

Planning for loft conversions in Croydon

Our architects at elite builders London can provide building regulations and planning documents which have to be submitted to the local council in Croydon.

Rules and regulations for loft conversions in Croydon

From the design stage to the completion stage, we take care of every step during your loft conversion. We also provide help and guidance regarding the regulatory building and planning authority permits.

Installing loft conversions in Croydon

In Croydon, we have experienced and skilled loft conversion designers who help you in creating excellent architectural sketches.

Dormer loft conversions in Croydon

Barbara loft conversions are ideal for houses that have small headroom measurements.  Dormer loft conversion is most popular in Croydon. Dormer loft conversion gives you adequate headroom and also gives you enough space for a full-sized bedroom and a bathroom. This loft ideally doesn’t need a planning permit and could take up to 7 weeks to complete. A dormer is built up from the roof slope usually.  This implies that majority work would be done on external scaffolding.

Velux loft conversions in the Croydon area

Velux window loft conversion requires minimal roof destruction and is non-disruptive. The roof remains undisturbed as the property is fitted with Windows.
In Croydon, you do not require any planning permits for this type of loft conversion. Conversion into a Velux loft is ideal for a loft with a considerable headroom. 

If you feel that your property has constraints regarding planning, the Velux automatically becomes an ideal choice.

L-shaped loft conversion options in Croydon

Many homeowners in Croydon like an L-shaped loft conversion. An L-shaped loft conversion has an area enough for a full-sized bedroom, two full sized bedrooms and a bathroom. The back is adjusted to be in a lower position to make the ceiling height sufficient.

Croydon Mansard loft conversions

Homeowners who like a pleasant loft conversion opt for Mansard 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.

We can provide a great service for the design that you choose for your Mansard loft conversions.

Croydon hip to gable an loft conversion services

If you have an unoccupied space, a hip to gable conversion is ideal. This conversion extends the ridge to meet the outside wall and gives you sufficient space.

Custom loft conversion services in Croydon

Do you want to have any of the loft conversion types listed for your home?  In Croydon, we provide loft conversions for our customers. From the start to the end of the project, we make sure to help you in every step.

Understanding our loft conversion process in Croydon

Step one conducting a survey

Once you establish contact with us, we will set you up for a meeting with our loft conversion specialist. This would ensure that we have the right details about your home and the kind of loft conversion design that you will need in Croydon.

The amount of time it takes for a survey is dependent on the size of the attic.  The larger the space on the attic, the more time it probably will take.  Each visit approximately takes around 45 minutes.

Step two: giving you a quotation

We will require full architectural drawings in order to provide a quote for your loft conversion accurately.

You will receive the quotation by email or post within seven days.

Step three: executing sure project

Once you decide that you want to work with us for your loft conversion in Croydon, we will ask you for a first instalment that would be a percentage of the total cost of the conversion. A timescale for the project is provided and the payment plan of instalments is agreed. 

Once the terms have been agreed, we will manage your project in Croydon from the start till end and ensure your satisfaction. Having insured staff allows us to offer guaranteed building services for a loft conversion project.

Why choose us for a loft conversion in Croydon? 

Some of the advantages of hiring elite builders London in Croydon are as follows. 

  • Experience:

    We have an excellent reputation for our services in terms of quality in Croydon due to our years of experience in working with different construction projects. 

  • Expertise:

    We have a team of skilled technicians and tradesmen who come with their wealth of experience in Croydon in executing the construction projects. 

  • Accredited:

    To offer exceptional design and construction -related services, elite builders London has all the necessary accreditations. Our finished construction projects are loved by our clients and they have also been made to the highest possible safety standards.

  • Extremely professional:

    Elite builders London has a professional loft conversion team of specialists and they all work skilfully to deliver a product a perfect loft conversion job in Croydon.  Quality loft conversion All the loft conversion jobs that elite builders London works on are constructed to the highest of standards. We do our best to take care of the challenges associated with loft conversions in Croydon. 

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Why do a loft conversion in Croydon?

A conversion loft gives you more room without forcing you to move home. A loft conversion could increase the value of your property significantly. You can expect a significant rise in the value of your property due to a loft conversion.

A converted loft will satisfy your needs. If you think there is something missing from your home such as an office or a gym, you can turn your empty loft into it in Croydon. A loft conversion will have many benefits in the long run. The additional functionality adds value to your home and it would prove beneficial when you sell it. 

For a free consultation session about a loft conversion in Croydon, contact us today Was a highly qualified team of skilled and experienced professionals that are always there to help answer any questions that you may have about your loft conversion project in Croydon. If you need any support or a quotation for your latest loft conversion project, you can call us on (020) 8987 8071.

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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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