Loft Conversion South London

Everyone wants their home to be more spacious. But buying a new house or adding a major extension is not always possible. This accounts for the popularity of loft conversions in South London. You convert an existing attic, often unused, into usable, attractive rooms, at much lesser costs than adding a whole new storey or an outhouse. Doran Bros has been working on loft conversions for more than 30 years. We have the expertise to provide quality services at very competitive prices. 

Loft Conversions

Loft conversions in South London may look deceptively simple, but an inexperienced builder can mess up the existing structure or take more time, ultimately making you spend more. We try to match loft extensions with the overall design of the house, so that it blends in easily. Doran Bros has strict safety and quality control policies. We follow safety guidelines and get the loft conversion checked by a building inspector before we hand it over to you. Similarly, our plumbers and electricians are fully qualified and we follow all the fire safety regulations for loft extensions. 

Like all areas within the city, South London loft conversions need informed and established builders who have strong connections among local authorities to streamline the approval process. As specialists, we can also help you identify types of loft extensions where extra building permissions need not be submitted. Once we visit your property, we will have a detailed consultation with you to understand how to fully address your needs with the minimum hassle, but without compromising on quality. Doran Bros has South London loft conversion specialists onboard, who will pre-plan the entire building process and present you with budget and timelines as a quotation. We prioritise customer satisfaction, which is why most of our loft conversion projects in South London are referral based.

Advantages of a Loft Conversion

A loft conversion is one of the most popular and effective forms of home improvement. Taking advantage of this unused space can give you a nice bright room and add a whole new perspective to your house. Not only will a loft conversion give you that much needed space but it can also add value to your property.

On average 30% of your house's potential space is in the loft, therefore you should make the most of this space. The loft conversion can be a versatile space used as a bedroom, living space or even as an office.

What different types of loft conversion are there?

There are four basic types of loft conversion. The original design of your roof you will determine which type of loft conversion you can have and which will look the best.

Rooflight Conversion

Rooflight conversions involve fitting windows into the roof at the same angle as the roof, so that the structure of the roof is untouched. Rooflights usually don't involve planning permission and because there isn't any structural change they are cheaper and quicker than other conversions.

Side Dormer Conversion

Usually, these smaller dormers are built to retain the character of your property. A side dormer is often constructed instead of raising the hip to create a full gable extension. Often these conversions are where strict planning regulations are in force.

Mansard Conversion

A mansard roof is one with two slopes, one at an almost vertical 72 degree angle and then the top section slope which is almost horizontal. This roof style will maximise available space in your loft. Mansard roofs are not seen much in suburban areas, they are usually seen on older properties in cities. 

Mansard  loft conversions  usually require planning permission and because of the changes in roof structure it can be expensive.

Hip to Gable

A hip to gable conversion requires changing the external form of the roof. It allows more headroom and this means you can capitalize on the floor space. Because of the structural changes to the roof, this type of conversion usually requires planning permission.