Loft Conversions in West-Drayton, London


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Understanding the process of a loft conversion

The transformation of an empty loft space into something functional such as a storage or accommodation room is called a loft conversion. Loft conversions are now getting more popular by the day because they have several advantages.

The various types of loft conversions

There are three common types of conversion loft conversion; the Velux, the rear dormer and the hip-to-gable. The style of your loft conversion will be based upon the style of your house. Factors to be considered are size, possible conversion use, and the sort of planning permission you’ll need to seek.

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Loft Conversions in West-Drayton

A loft conversion usually increases your property’s value by around 25%. Would you like to convert a vacant area of your home into a living or storage space?

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Elite Builders London is known to provide the best loft conversion services around the London area. In West-Drayton, Elite Builders London give premium quality extensions and loft conversions to help you achieve the desired style for your house. Our wealth of experience makes us suitable for the conversion needs of your loft, whatever the type, style, or size of your loft.

We provide loft conversions for your living rooms, lounges, playrooms, bathrooms and workplaces. We believe that any loft conversion design should fit the existing structure perfectly. We ensure that the architectural balance of your loft is maintained while fitting it in your existing property. It is important for us to ensure that your loft fits with the existing property, fulfils your purpose and maintains architectural balance.

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Why having a loft conversion in West-Drayton is a good choice?

A conversion loft gives you more room without forcing you to move home. A loft conversion gives you a good feeling of living in your home. Adding an extra bedroom and bathroom could raise the value of your three-bedroom house by 25%.

A converted loft will not disappoint you with its additional space and accommodation. In West-Drayton, turning your empty loft into a functional space like a gym, bathroom, bedroom, or office might be just what’s missing from your home. In the longer run, you’ll see that the loft conversion speaks for itself. The additional functionality will definitely prove as a worthwhile investment in case you would want to sell your home later.

Offering our loft conversion services in West-Drayton

In West-Drayton, Elite Builders London provide you quality loft conversion services and cover everything including the design and cost to the planning and building regulations.

Planning loft conversions in West-Drayton

In West-Drayton, elite builders London comprise a team of architects who can prepare building regulations and the necessary documents which have to be submitted to the local council. 

Loft conversion regulations in West-Drayton

We take projects from the initial design stage to its final completion in West-Drayton. We also provide help and guidance regarding the regulatory building and planning authority permits.

Installing loft conversions in West-Drayton

Our designers can provide you with excellent architectural sketches in West-Drayton

Dormer Loft Conversion Services in West-Drayton

Dormer loft conversions are great for loft houses that have small headroom measurements.  The most commonly seen loft conversion in the West-Drayton is the dormer conversion. The dormer loft gives you enough height and allows you ideal space for a full-sized bedroom and a bathroom or shower. Dormer loft conversions will not require a planning permit and can take up around seven weeks to complete. The dormer is built up from the roof slope. This means that most of the work would be done with external scaffolding.

Velux loft conversions in West-Drayton

A Velux window loft requires less roof destruction and is normally non-disruptive. Since the property is fitted with Windows, there is no need to touch the roof.
Usually, such a type of loft conversion does not require any planning permits in West-Drayton.  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. 

West-Drayton L-shape loft conversion services 

An L-shaped loft conversion has great popularity in West-Drayton. An L-shaped loft conversion has an area enough for a full-sized bedroom, two full sized bedrooms and a bathroom. To make the ceiling height sufficient, the back is adjusted to be in a lower position. 

Mansard loft conversions in West-Drayton

Homeowners who like a pleasant loft conversion opt for Mansard loft conversions.

These lofts have steep sloping sides which displace on one of two of 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.

For your Mansard loft conversion, we can provide you a fantastic service delivery. 

Hip to gable loft conversion options in West-Drayton

Conversion Hip-to-Gable is ideal for use in an unoccupied space. By extending the ridge to meet the outside wall, this conversion provides you with adequate space.

Custom loft conversion options in West-Drayton

If you have any loft conversion types that you want for your home, we can help you with it. We design, complete and customise loft conversions for our customers based in West-Drayton. We guide you and help you throughout the project. 

West-Drayton loft conversion process

Step one surveying the location 

Once you establish contact with us, we will set you up for a meeting with our loft conversion specialist. This would help us in determining the kind of loft conversion design that you will use in West-Drayton.

The amount of time required to survey your house depends on the size of your attic. A larger attic space would take a greater amount of time. Each visitation takes around 45 minutes on average.

Step two: giving you a quotation

The full architectural drawings would be required in order to give you an accurate quote for your loft conversion.

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

Step three: completing your project

If you choose our services, we will request a first instalment which would be a percentage of the total cost.  A timescale for the whole project will be provided once the payment plan of instalments is agreed by both parties.

Once we have an agreement, we will handle your loft conversion throughout to make sure that your project is completed within the time frame and the budget that has been allocated.  Our loft conversion service offers unparalleled quality in delivery because all of our staff have the appropriate qualifications. 

For a loft conversion project in West-Drayton, what makes us the ideal choice?

There are several reasons you should select elite builders London in West-Drayton for your loft conversions, including: 

  • Experience:

    Our years of experience in working within the construction industry has given us a great reputation for the quality of work in West-Drayton.

  • Expertise:

    Our team of experienced professionals with years of experience are ideally placed for all construction -related projects in West-Drayton.

  • Accredited:

    The confidence we have in our construction and design services at elite builders London comes from our various accreditations.  All of the finished products that we deliver, whether they’re offices or homes, we make them to the highest safety standards.

  • Extremely professional:

    Our team at elite builders London also includes experts and specialists with years of experience which allows us to deliver top quality loft extension projects in West-Drayton. Quality loft conversion Meeting the required standards is a standard procedure for all loft conversion jobs at elite builders London.  Loft conversion projects in West-Drayton 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 West-Drayton is a good choice?

A conversion loft gives you more room without forcing you to move home. A loft conversion gives you a good feeling of living in your home. Adding an extra bedroom and bathroom could raise the value of your three-bedroom house by 25%.

A converted loft will not disappoint you with its additional space and accommodation. In West-Drayton, turning your empty loft into a functional space like a gym, bathroom, bedroom, or office might be just what’s missing from your home. In the longer run, you’ll see that the loft conversion speaks for itself. The additional functionality will definitely prove as a worthwhile investment in case you would want to sell your home later.

Contact us for a free loft conversion consultation in West-Drayton If you need some details about transforming your current loft space with a custom loft conversion in West-Drayton, our expert consultants are here to answer your questions and provide expert guidance. 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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