Loft conversions completed
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Customer Reviews

  • Really impressed with the loft conversion! The crew was professional, efficient, and surprisingly neat. They took my basic attic and transformed it into a stylish, functional space. Great value for... read more

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  • These guys are construction wizards! They transformed my dingy attic into a swanky loft faster than I could pick a paint color. Super friendly, bang on time, and left the... read more

    Syeda Rasha Hussaini Avatar Syeda Rasha Hussaini
  • Had this loft extension at my house, but we were reluctant due to the lack of time and the cost. A friend of mine recommended them to me, one of... read more

    Abulhasan Sk Avatar Abulhasan Sk
  • Miah is a great person to work with - he is extremely genuine, helpful, and patient. I started off with just a few assorted refurbishment issues around the house, but... read more

    Anas Sillwood Avatar Anas Sillwood
  • Professional service right from first visit to final hand over.

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Our Most Popular Loft Conversions

Project Requirement

📐 Design and Planning
🏗️ Roof Installation
🌡️ Insulation and Weatherproofing
🪟 Skylight Installation
🪜 Staircase Installation
🔌 Electrical and Plumbing Work
🧱 Interior Drywall Installation
🎨 Interior Plastering and Painting

 Challenges

  • Weather-Related Considerations: Ensured the integrity of the roof during rainy days, preventing water leakage to the first floor where the client was residing.
  • Ceiling Height Adjustment: To achieve the required 2.4 meters height for the loft, we reduced the first-floor ceiling height, optimizing space distribution.
  • Chimney Removal Considerations: Removed the chimney with utmost care to avoid inconvenience to neighbours, ensuring a smooth and considerate process.

How did Essex Construction and Builders overcome the challenge?

  • Water Leakage Prevention: Implemented waterproof membranes affixed to timbers, ensuring no water intrusion to the first floor where the client resided.
  • Ceiling Height Optimization: Removed existing ceiling joists and two brick layers from the first floor to successfully achieve the targeted 2.4 meters ceiling height for the loft.
  • Considerate Chimney Removal: To minimize disturbance to neighbours, dust sheets were placed in their homes. The chimney was carefully dismantled to avoid damage to adjacent roofs. Additionally, scaffolding was extended with extra wooden planks to protect the neighbour’s driveway and garden.

Project Requirement

The client wanted an extra kids bedroom in their loft with a bathroom and ample light.

 Challenges

  • Proper stairway planning so that the space on the first floor is not obstructed.
  • Mapping out all plumbing and electrical utilities fit for a bedroom with an attached bath.
  • Proper storage space was also a requirement as the client didn’t want to lose out on the loft’s traditional purpose.
  • The client also needed underfloor heating in the loft.

How did Essex Construction and Builders overcome the challenge?

  • The staircase to the loft was designed to be continuous with the main staircase to give the ascent a more natural and unobstructed access. Minimal space was reassigned from the first floor for the purpose of the staircase so that it didn’t have much of an impact on the first-floor bedroom space.
  • First-floor plumbing and electrical terminals were carried out to the loft and properly routed to ensure the least future maintenance.
  • We built shelves and cabinets to stow away storage items so that the loft could be used as a storage space without cramping up the bedroom.
  • The manfold for underfloor heating was installed in the loft to ensure the efficiency of underfloor heating. Radiators were also installed in addition to the underfloor heating as per the client’s request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Loft conversions require a minimum height of 2.2 metres to be in compliance with building regulations in the UK.

Loft conversions generally fall under permitted development rights and thus do NOT require planning permission. However, if your plans exceed the limits and conditions set out by the local building regulations (roof extension, expansion of roof space etc.), then you might need to apply for permission.

  • Mansard Loft Conversion: This type of loft conversion basically removes the sloping part of one or both sides of the roof and replaces it with a flat walled expansion, effectively making the loft into a new floor. Perfect for lofts where the height is too low. Mansard Loft conversions require planning permission.
  • Dormer Loft Conversion:
    • Single Dormer: Box type extensions from your loft to increase space in existing lofts. Perfect for nooks and cosy spots.
    • Full-Width Dormer: Full-width loft expansion on one side of the room for maximising space. Perfect for bedrooms in the loft.
    • Side Dormer: Box-type loft extension at hipped roof for increased height. Perfect for getting a little more breathing room in case you have a cramped loft.

Our team will visit your site and make recommendations based on your current structure, council permissions, and requirements.

Depending upon the type of loft conversion and its area, loft conversions can range between £16,000 – £50,000. Please contact us using the form below to get a free quote.

Loft conversions are one of the best ways to increase your property’s value. A loft conversion increases the valuation of your property by around 20%.

It can take between 4-10 weeks to complete a loft conversion.


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