The types of Loft Conversions that we work in -
For many homeowners in Ealing, a dormer loft conversion is the moment everything clicks into place. You've been looking at that low, sloping loft and wondering whether it could ever become a proper room. A dormer answers that question by extending outward from the rear roof slope, creating real headroom and a floor area you can actually furnish and live in. Ealing has a wonderful mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, and 1930s properties across areas like Hanwell, South Ealing, and West Ealing. Many of these homes have generous roofs but steep pitches that make standing upright impossible without some form of extension. A dormer solves that directly, and when it is done well, it looks and feels like it has always been part of the house. Best for: Terraced and semi-detached homes across Ealing, families who need an additional bedroom, and anyone who wants a proper usable room rather than a converted crawl space.
Ealing has a significant number of semi-detached homes built with hipped roofs, where the side of the roof angles inward rather than meeting a flat vertical wall. It is a style that suits the neighbourhood well, but inside the loft that inward slope quietly steals the space you were hoping to use. A hip-to-gable conversion addresses this by rebuilding the sloping side as a straight vertical gable end. The loft immediately feels wider and more generous, and when you combine it with a rear dormer, the transformation is considerable. What previously felt like an awkward triangular space becomes a loft that can realistically fit a bedroom and a bathroom without compromising on either. Best for: Semi-detached and end of terrace homes in Ealing where the hipped roof is the main constraint on what the loft can become.
Ealing has a surprising number of properties where the loft already has decent head height, particularly in older Victorian and Edwardian houses where the roof pitch is naturally steep. In these cases, a Velux conversion is often the most sensible and cost-effective route to take. Rather than altering the roofline, roof windows are fitted directly into the existing slope. The floor is reinforced, insulation is brought up to current building regulations, and carefully positioned Velux windows let in far more natural light than most people expect. The room feels bright and purposeful without the house looking any different from the outside. Best for: Properties with good existing loft height, homeowners working with a tighter budget, and anyone in a conservation area or on a street where keeping external changes to a minimum matters.
Ealing has a lot of homes that have been extended at the rear over the years, and if your property is one of them, that existing extension may be the key to unlocking a much larger loft conversion than you initially thought possible. An L-shaped dormer builds one dormer across the main rear roof and a second over the rear extension, connecting them to create a floor plan that is considerably larger and more flexible than a standard dormer alone. This extra space changes what you can do with the loft entirely. Instead of one room where everything has to coexist, you have room for a proper bedroom and a separate bathroom, or two rooms that serve different purposes entirely. Best for: Extended family homes across Ealing and anyone who wants a loft large enough to create two genuinely separate and usable spaces.
A mansard loft conversion is the most ambitious of all the options, and it delivers accordingly. The rear slope of the roof is rebuilt at a near vertical angle with a flat roof section at the top, which means the entire floor area of the loft becomes fully usable. There are no sloping ceilings cutting into the corners, no sections where you have to crouch, and no sense that the room is fighting against the shape of the roof above it. In Ealing, where period properties command high prices and homeowners invest carefully in improving their homes, a mansard is a serious long-term decision. It does require planning permission in most cases, and the construction is more involved than a dormer. But the space it creates is unmatched. Best for: Larger Ealing properties and homeowners who want the maximum possible space from their loft and are ready to go through the planning process to achieve it.
Ealing has a considerable number of converted houses where top floor flats sit directly beneath an unused loft. If you own one of these flats, a loft conversion may be a realistic option, but the process starts with getting the groundwork right before anything structural is considered. The key things to establish early are who owns the loft space legally, what your lease says about alterations, and whether your freeholder is willing to give consent. Building regulations also need to be carefully thought through from the outset rather than left until later in the process. We help clients work through all of this at the beginning, so everything is clear and agreed before any costs are committed. Best for: Top floor flat owners in Ealing who have confirmed their lease allows it, have freeholder support, and want to make use of the space sitting directly above where they live.
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The minimum height required for a Loft Conversion is 2.2m (from the floor to the highest point in your loft). If you do not have the required height, your ceilings can be lowered on your first floor.
This depends on the size and type of Loft, most loft conversions take around 10-12 weeks. We can give you a more accurate estimation when we see your property.
Loft Conversion cost is determined by the size and type of the project, the features you would like, etc. Our architect will help you achieve the best use of your space within your budget. Most Lofts cost between £30,000 and £70,000.
No - it's safe to carry on living in your house. Our team starts from the scaffolding before the stairs go in. We always try to limit the disruption during the construction process.
Loft Conversions usually fall under the permitted development category therefore planning permission is not normally required. There are some exceptions like conservation areas, flats, or listed buildings. Our in-house surveyors can advise further on planning permission..
A party wall agreement is also known as PWA is required if you own semi-detached or terraced property. In simple words, if you are working within or near your neighbor’s boundary then you will need a party wall agreement in place. Click here for more info.
Yes - it will add from 15% to 25% upwards depending on the size, design, and type of Loft. Read more about adding value here.
Yes, all Loft conversions require building regulation approval from the local authority. These regulations are important to ensure the safety measures are in place and they set a protocol of construction and design to follow.
Absolutely yes, we will work with you to achieve your dream new living space.
