It is the most popular home improvement for period properties in Britain. Loft conversions build livable space on your roof without using up your precious garden space. And, what’s more? You can upsize without moving. Voted the best place to live in London and dubbed one of “a new breed of urban villages” in London, Crouch End in North London is a neighbourhood you want to stay put in. So, let us end your space woes with loft conversions Crouch End. Create innovative spaces with style to match.
The overlooked loft is often the first place to look to when you need that extra floor space for your growing family or evolving lifestyle. A loft conversion is the process of converting your loft into a habitable space. It involves structural modifications, insulation, installing windows or skylights for natural light, adding staircases, and integrating necessary utilities such as electrical wiring, plumbing, and heating. The shape of the roof and the type of property determine the layout of the new addition. Loft conversions come in various designs.
Roof Light (Velux) Conversions – these conversions are much easier to achieve with minimum cost. They involve adding roof windows (typically Velux windows) to the existing roof slope without changing the roofline. This type of conversion is suitable for lofts with sufficient headroom.
Dormer Conversions – dormers protrude vertically from the existing roof slope, creating additional floor space and headroom. They typically have a flat roof and dormer windows. A dormer loft conversion offers more usable space. There are different types of dormer conversions, including flat roof dormers, pitched roof dormers, hipped roof dormers, and shed dormers.
Mansard Conversions – mansard conversions involve significant changes to the roof structure to create a more substantial living space. These have a central flat roof and rear wall slopes at an angle of 72 degrees. Built along the whole roof plane, they almost create a new floor.
L-shaped conversions – two dormers sit right-angled to each other, one on the main roof and the other on the rear roof, typically the outrigger of Victorian properties. They can create two rooms. Some may even have a half dormer at the rear with balcony space.
Hip-to-Gable Conversions – they can create space in properties with hipped roofs, where the sloping ends (hips) get replaced with a vertical wall (gable). Extending the roofline creates additional space and allows for a more functional loft area.
The cost of your Crouch End loft conversion mainly depends on the design and size of the space you want to create. We offer a free site visit and itemised quote to help you choose the best type of loft conversion for your budget and requirements.
Room in the roof conversion (basic) – £35,000
Dormer loft extension – £50,000
Mansard extension – £60,000 – £65,000
Hip-to-gable extension – £65,000
L-shaped extension – £65,000 – £75,000
Loft conversions Crouch End are convenient space solutions when you need an extra bedroom or bathroom to improve the comfort of your home. They are also ideal for insulating your loft for better energy efficiency. You can create livable space in your home without extending the footprint, which means more floor space without compromising your garden. However, for a valued addition that complies with the latest building regulations, you must get the expertise of professionals. They will ensure your loft conversion is lawful, bespoke, and innovative. Your home in Crouch will see an instant value boost when it has an elegantly converted attic.
We are specialists in loft conversions for Victorian and 1930s homes in London. Our approach is design-led, which means we draw up bespoke plans unique to your property and needs. With in-house architects on each case, you get to create space-enhancing, natural light-filled, functional, and versatile living areas with contemporary specifications. We also make 3D models of the designs for more accurate and practical rendering.
Our design phase is separate from the build phase, so two separate contracts instead of one. You can start getting creative without the commitment to build, although our clients always see the project through.
We bring high standards to our work, the materials we select, and completion efficiency. Our loft team is well-versed in building regulations and planning permission requirements. They submit relevant applications for planning permission and building control as well as assist with Party Wall Agreements, Thames Water build over Agreement, and method statements. All projects by GDB get project managers who coordinate and oversee the work to take the burden of supervision off you. We remain accountable, flexible, and reliable throughout. Our build team is proficient and efficient.
Our loft conversions in London offer end-to-end solutions, from itemized quotes to warranties. Our projects come in two stages, a design and a build stage. We offer two separate contracts for each stage. Professional architects draw up bespoke designs that seamlessly integrate the new space into your home for better functionality and improved aesthetics.
Our skilled build team uses high-quality materials and modern techniques. We assist with planning permission, Third Party Wall Agreements, preparing method statements, submitting building control applications, and other legal requirements for a smoother pre-build phase. A reliable project manager oversees the work from start to finish. We iron out any snags and undertake last-minute changes to deliver a perfect finish.
How we deliver projects
Our process is simple and divided into two distinct phases with separate contracts: Design and Build. As a client you only commit to one phase at a time depending on what stage of the process you are in. Each phase consists of three stages as described below.
1. Design
This is the kick-off point for your project. We carry out a complete architectural measured survey of the property. This allows us to create accurate CAD design drawings. This is followed by a design meeting to start discussing your ideas in more detail.
2. Planning
At this stage we finalise the designs with you and start preparing planning applications as needed. We place a high priority on ensuring that plans, designs and schedules are all based on a thorough and detailed understanding of planning guidelines. We co-ordinate with local authorities until the decision is made, and the planning approval is secured.
3. Technical
Once the planning consent is secured, we translate the design drawings into more detailed technical drawings for the purposes of building control and construction. This also includes specifications and structural calculations. At this stage, we will also submit to you our ‘no obligation’ quote for the build phase.
4. Pre-build
90% of our clients decide to stick with us after the design phase is completed. Once the build contract is signed, we kick off the process by making sure all the pre-build processes are complete. These include assistance with party wall agreements, Thames Water build over agreement, submitting building control application, and preparing method statements etc as needed. This stage ends with a pre-start meeting with your foreman before the actual build begins.
5. Build
One of our foremen will be dedicated to your project and will be on-site to manage everyday works. Our project managers will be overseeing the works to make sure they are completed to high standards, within your budget and on time. Throughout the process we will keep you updated with the progress and coordinate the works with third parties such as kitchen or flooring suppliers. We will also advise and guide you to choose any suppliers if needed.
6. Handover
As the build draws to finish, we will help to iron out any ‘snags’ to make sure everything is completed to your satisfaction. We will put together all necessary certificates such as gas, electricity and building control completion along with warranties for glazing, boiler etc. At the final completion meeting, we will hand you these documents, together with the keys to your house. Needless to say, you can contact us any time after this, if you want us to look at something.
This is the kick-off point for your project. We carry out a complete architectural measured survey of the property. This allows us to create accurate CAD design drawings. This is followed by a design meeting to start discussing your ideas in more detail.
At this stage we finalise the designs with you and start preparing planning applications as needed. We place a high priority on ensuring that plans, designs and schedules are all based on a thorough and detailed understanding of planning guidelines. We co-ordinate with local authorities until the decision is made, and the planning approval is secured.
Once the planning consent is secured, we translate the design drawings into more detailed technical drawings for the purposes of building control and construction. This also includes specifications and structural calculations. At this stage, we will also submit to you our ‘no obligation’ quote for the build phase.
90% of our clients decide to stick with us after the design phase is completed. Once the build contract is signed, we kick off the process by making sure all the pre-build processes are complete. These include assistance with party wall agreements, Thames Water build over agreement, submitting building control application, and preparing method statements etc as needed. This stage ends with a pre-start meeting with your foreman before the actual build begins.
One of our foremen will be dedicated to your project and will be on-site to manage everyday works. Our project managers will be overseeing the works to make sure they are completed to high standards, within your budget and on time. Throughout the process we will keep you updated with the progress and coordinate the works with third parties such as kitchen or flooring suppliers. We will also advise and guide you to choose any suppliers if needed.
As the build draws to finish, we will help to iron out any ‘snags’ to make sure everything is completed to your satisfaction. We will put together all necessary certificates such as gas, electricity and building control completion along with warranties for glazing, boiler etc. At the final completion meeting, we will hand you these documents, together with the keys to your house. Needless to say, you can contact us any time after this, if you want us to look at something.
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Harlesden
Sellons Ave NW10 4HJ
The project included creating a master bedroom in the loft with an adjoining terrace.
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Fulham
Orbain Road SW6 7JZ
This project was completed in 2023 and the approximate budget was £101,000.
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Lambeth
Hetherington Road SW4
We completed this stunning project for our client Angus in Lambeth.
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Station Road SW4 7PA
We completed this exciting project for our clients on Station Road, a quaint residential area in the heart of Teddington.
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Leyton
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We completed this kitchen extension on Windsor Road, a charming residential street nestled in the heart of Leyton.
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