Loft Conversions Merton

Velux or Rooflight Loft Conversion – utilising Velux roof windows, this conversion transforms the loft space into a habitable room. Unlike other loft conversion types that involve altering the roof’s structure or shape, a roof light conversion can turn the loft into a living space while keeping the roof’s external appearance largely unchanged. Roof windows provide natural illumination and ventilation.

Dormer Loft Conversion – involves extending the existing roof vertically to create additional headroom and floor space. It offers room for dormer windows for natural light and ventilation. Rear and side dormers are the most popular in urban settings. Dormers can have a flat or a pitched roof. It is a straightforward design and one of the most commonly used. 

L-shaped Loft Conversion – ideal for Victorian properties with a rear outrigger, it involves placing two dormers at a right angle to each other. One dormer placed on the main roof and the other on the outrigger form two rooms. Sometimes, a half dormer can create a roof terrace with a balcony.

Mansard Loft Conversion – typically involves removing the existing roof slope on one or both sides of a property and replacing it with a new, steeper roof with a flat or gently sloping top. It creates more headroom and usable floor space in the loft. Mansards have dormer windows and inward-sloping walls of 72 degrees.

Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversion – involves altering the hip end (sloping) side of a roof to create a vertical or gable end. Hipped roofs can restrict the usable floorspace in a loft due to the roof design. They are perfect for freeing up extra space in semi-detached or terraced houses.

Costs for different types of loft conversions vary. The design, size, and materials used can alter pricing. Good Design & Build provides bespoke plans to maximise your loft space and full cost transparency. Book a free consultation for your loft conversion in Merton and get a free itemised quote from our experts.  

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

If you are planning to convert your loft, remember that it should improve the functionality as well as the value of your property. Additional square footage can enhance your home’s value when designed to high standards. Poorly conceived and carried out constructions can instead lower property values. For loft conversions with high ROI, hire reputed professionals who can handle the design, construction, and finishing aspects with expertise. 

Loft conversions also require adherence to building regulations and planning permission guidelines. Loft conversion specialists address all necessary considerations to create aesthetically and structurally sound spaces that seamlessly blend with the existing architecture.

We breathe new life into Victorian and 1930s homes in London with design-centric loft conversions. We have carried out loft conversions for period homes in Merton Area and South London, as well as the rest of London, enhancing the staying power in much-loved neighbourhoods. 

Our in-house architects specialise in innovative solutions for small and large loft spaces. Each project carries a bespoke design tailored to your needs, property, and lifestyle. We create 3D designs to give you a more realistic experience of the space. 

There are no lengthy contracts to sign. We keep it simple with separate contracts for the design and build phases. At the end of the design stage, we present you with a no-obligation build contract. Our team fulfils all the necessary pre-build requirements, including securing planning permission when necessary. We work closely with local authorities and third-party suppliers. A dedicated project manager oversees construction work on each project through completion.

The design, floor area, materials, and added features determine the cost of loft conversions. Simpler designs often cost less than intricate and detailed structures. However, each property has unique characteristics that may make a particular type of conversion more beneficial than others. A design that maximises space and value has a better return on investment.

Our full-service loft conversions provide all design, planning and construction solutions. We undertake all pre-build necessities, such as submitting building control applications, applying for planning permission, preparing method statements and assisting with Party Wall Agreements and Thames Water build-over Agreements. Our team works with local authorities and third-party suppliers. All our products carry insurance-backed warranties. We offer complete project management from start to finish.

Loft conversions fall under permitted development rights, subject to limitations. However, there are instances when they do need planning permission. Exceeding or building outside PD guidelines, living in a conservation area or a listed building and certain conversion designs require planning permission.