Loft Conversions Acton

Loft conversions are almost always straightforward. If planning permission is not a requirement, the project can start as soon as your property’s suitability gets assessed. Good Design & Build offers a free consultation to help you get started and determine how your Acton loft can afford you the extra space it is hiding.

The essential element is 2.2m of head height, which is the distance from the highest part of the loft roof to the loft floor. A roof pitch of 30 degrees allows for comfortable head height, and as the pitch angle rises, the head height increases. There should also be room on the first floor to fit in the new staircase to access the loft space. You will also need an assessment by a structural engineer to make sure the floor and the roof are not in any danger of damage or collapse due to building work.

Loft conversions are permitted developments that often do not require planning permission. However, there are particular circumstances, such as living in a conservation area or a listed building that changes this. So, it is always safe to find out the designation your area or the building you live in, holds. Do not be discouraged by the need for permission; it is a task Good Design and Build takes up on your behalf. We submit all applications for conversion in Acton. Semi-detached and terraced homeowners have to get the neighbours on board the conversion plans with Party Wall Agreements.

If you are looking to increase head height and floor space with uncomplicated construction, then a dormer loft conversion ticks the boxes, literally. These box-shaped additions rise out of a pitched roof and are a familiar sight due to their popularity.

To simply transform your loft into a room without heavy building work, Rooflight conversion comes handy. It is the simplest and cheapest type of loft conversion.

If better aesthetics and a bigger space are what you are going for, a mansard conversion can achieve both. Although more expensive, it gives you the best of both worlds.

Hip to Gable is suitable for semi-detached and detached homes that have a hipped roof. It is a strong contender for 1930s homes, which are the most common hipped roof properties in the UK.

Velux loft conversion or Rooflight conversion costs £20,000 upwards.

The Dormer loft conversion can start from £30,000.

A Hip to Gable loft conversion costs between £40,000 and £50,000.

A Mansard loft conversion can range between £45,000 and £65,000.

Costs can vary depending on the floor area, design features, and structural changes. Good Design & Build offers all quotes in square metres for a fully transparent pricing system.

When it comes to loft conversions, we have years of experience providing the best quality transformations for everyone’s tastes. We offer free no-obligation quotes and two separate contracts for Design and Build phases, so opting out of one without moving on to the other is an actual option.

Make your loft conversion a design masterpiece with Good Design & Build architecture team.

You can easily check this if you have loft access hatch and ladder. Try and measure the distance from top of your first floor ceiling joists to the underside of loft ridge timber. You need minimum 2.5M to achieve the floor to ceiling height of 2M which is minimum requirement. If your loft height falls short of 2.5M, you my need to drop the first floor ceilings to achieve minimum height.

Not at all. The old water tank can be decommissioned by our qualified plumbers. Chimney can either be boarded out or totally removed to create more floor space depending on your requirement.

Simply put – YES. Lot conversion is cheaper and less disruptive as compared to an extension which involves foundation, brickwork, etc. Loft project usually requires a steel and timber construction which is quick and economical.

If your property is suitable for a dormer loft conversion and you are in the need of extra space in the house, you should definitely consider the loft conversion. It is the most economical way to maximise the potential of your property and create more space without having to move.