Frequently Asked Questions

If you are an introductory tenant, you are usually only permitted minor improvements, such as decorating. If you are a secure tenant however, then you do have the rights to carry out more significant building works. But we would strongly suggest you get in touch with your local council to make sure before you start work, as you would still need council approval before starting.

No, it is extremely important that a competent and professional person undertakes the work, as to accomplish a loft conversion structural work needs to be completed.

Absolutely. Providing there is enough room and access to get water feeds and waste pipes into drainage, we can integrate a bathroom in your loft.

It depends on who owns the loft space under your freehold agreement. You can offer to buy it but coming to an agreement with your freeholder is crucial.

Not necessarily. Architect’s drawings are needed e.g. if you are raising the ridge height or if you have dormers on the front of your property.

Yes. To be classed as a proper bedroom your loft would need to be approved by building control or the council. This makes sure it is up to the latest building regulations. Otherwise, your loft will not be classed as a bedroom, just a luxury storage area.

No, loft conversion works now fall under permitted development which allows work to be carried out without planning. However, the conversion must adhere to certain limits and conditions. Plus, the council has to be informed and routine inspections are carried out by a building inspector.

For a standard loft from start to finish it generally takes 10 weeks. This can vary if it is a larger loft or if you have dormers built. Longer construction times may also occur if the weather prevents us from working.

A loft boarding can cost between £300 to £1,500 depending on how much boarding is required.

The specific price for a loft conversion depends on the spec and size of your loft. Generally it will cost between £30,000 to £45,000.

Based on average house prices, an extra bathroom could potentially add 5% or £9,600 on to the value of a home in the UK. Increasing the floor area by 10% adds another £10,000, or 5%. A home extension or loft conversion could increase a property’s worth by about 20%. Meanwhile, adding a decent-sized extra bedroom has the potential to boost the value of a home by 11%, or £22,100.

Ideally you need at least 2.2m. Any less and your loft becomes really tight and restricted.

Initially there won’t be any mess at all. We are minimizing dust and basically any kind of disturbance by entering the site via scaffolding. Whenever we do need to come through the house, we use dust sheets and hoover up after.

Nothing, we will take care of everything for you. This includes informing building control, as well as sorting all the materials and engineers when needed.

Generally, the stairs would go above the existing ones. But there are also other options: For example, the stairs can go up the side of your wall, or be placed in the middle with a new door.