The types of Loft Conversions that we work in -
Kensal Green has been on the radar for a while now and the people who got here early know exactly why they stayed. The housing is characterful, the location is genuinely convenient, and the sense that the area still has room to grow makes it a place worth investing in. For homeowners here who need more space, the maths of moving rarely add up. A dormer conversion is the more grounded answer. We extend the rear roof slope with a flat-roofed box structure, delivering a full-height ceiling and a properly usable room at the back of the house. Kensal Green's Victorian and Edwardian terraces the backbone of the area's residential streets are exactly the kind of properties this conversion was built for. Wide roof spans, solid bones, and rear aspects that give the conversion room to breathe. Best for: Victorian and Edwardian terraces, homes needing an extra bedroom or a dedicated workspace, and Kensal Green properties where the loft has the width but the height isn't there yet.
Not every Kensal Green home has a hipped roof but enough of them do that it's worth understanding what that means for a loft conversion before you start planning one. A hipped roof slopes inward on the sides. That slope looks unremarkable from the street, but inside the loft it translates directly into lost width triangular voids at the edges where a usable room could be. A hip-to-gable conversion removes that limitation. We replace the sloping side with a vertical gable wall, and the loft opens up in a way that changes what's possible entirely. Pair it with a rear dormer and you have a conversion that produces a genuinely spacious loft rather than a narrow, compromised one. Best suited for: Semi-detached and end-of-terrace homes in Kensal Green where the hipped roof is the main obstacle between the current loft and a usable room.
Kensal Green attracts a certain kind of homeowner someone who appreciates what's already there and doesn't always see the need to tear it apart to improve it. For lofts in this category, a Velux conversion is the right fit. We work with the existing roof structure rather than replacing it. Roof windows go into the slope, the floor gets reinforced, insulation is upgraded, and the whole thing is signed off under building regulations. Nothing structural changes. There's no scaffolding for months, no significant exterior alteration, and no process that takes over the house. What you're left with is a clean, light-filled room that makes full use of a space that was previously inaccessible. In parts of Kensal Green where the streetscape is protected or planning restrictions are tighter, this approach is often the most sensible and least complicated route. Best for: Kensal Green properties with solid existing head height, homeowners who want results without major disruption, and houses where external changes need to stay minimal.
Kensal Green's terraced streets tell a story of gradual growth original Victorian houses extended over the years, rear additions built to cope with changing family needs, kitchens pushed out to create more breathing room below. If your home has followed that pattern, the roof above it holds more potential than a single dormer can capture. An L-shaped conversion uses both roof sections properly. One dormer on the main roof, a second above the rear extension, the two joined to form the L shape. The floor area this creates is significantly larger than anything a standard dormer delivers and the layout is flexible enough to accommodate two bedrooms and a bathroom without any of them feeling like they've been squeezed into a space that wasn't designed for them. Best for: Kensal Green terraces with rear extensions, families who need more than one new room, and homes where a single dormer would only scratch the surface of what the roof could provide.
There's a version of a loft conversion that stops being a loft conversion and starts being something else entirely. In Kensal Green, that's a mansard and for the right property, it's the most significant improvement you can make to a house without knocking it down and starting again. We rebuild the rear slope of the roof at a near-vertical angle with a flat section across the top. Full ceiling height running the length of the space, maximum usable floor area, and a finish that doesn't look added on it looks like it was always part of the building. The planning process is more substantial, and permission from Brent Council is typically required. But for a larger Kensal Green property with the right bones, the result is a transformation that simply can't be achieved any other way. Best for: Larger period homes, properties with strong architectural character, and Kensal Green homeowners who want to go as far as the roof will allow and aren't interested in doing it halfway.
They don't fit the image most people have of Kensal Green but bungalows exist here, tucked into side streets and quieter corners of the area, often sitting on plots that are more generous than their single-storey footprint suggests. What makes them interesting from a conversion standpoint is the roof. A bungalow's roof covers the entire property, which means the floor area a loft conversion can create is proportionally larger than in a typical terraced or semi-detached house. Converting that space adds proper rooms bedrooms, a bathroom, a landing and fundamentally changes how the home is experienced. The ground floor opens up. The property gains a dimension it never had. And in a location like Kensal Green, where every square foot carries real value, the return on that investment is hard to argue with. Best for: Single-storey homes in Kensal Green where the ground floor has reached its limit, and owners who want to make a lasting, high-impact improvement to a property that has more to give than its current form suggests.
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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.
