Loft Conversions in Nunhead

Loft conversions are generally categorised into different types based on the amount of structural change involved. Some of the most popular loft conversion styles in Nunhead include:

Velux loft conversion

The rooflight or Velux loft conversion may be used to create virtually any type of room, from a quiet library or study nook to a private and well-lit bathroom.

This is easily the simplest style of loft conversion, which is both minimally disruptive and extremely cost-effective. The simplicity and uncomplicated design of a skylight loft conversion make it possible to construct it without requiring planning permission.

It involves the installation of rooflights (or skylights) into the pitch of the existing roof without making other major structural changes to the roof. However, since there is no extension of the roof taking place, it is imperative that there already be sufficient head height available.

Dormer extension

Dormer extensions are increasingly viewed as a balanced option for a loft conversion, in that they help create more headroom and floor space than a roof light conversion but are cheaper and less complex to construct when compared to a mansard.

The dormer roof extension involves vertically extending the existing roof to create a flat-roofed or pitched-roof dormer. The choice of style is largely based on the aesthetic created, while the installation of dormer windows further enhances the space and brightens the room.

Dormer extensions are suitable for almost any type of home and are particularly popular in semi-detached properties that have a sloping roof. And though they may require planning permission, dormer loft extensions allow for the design and creation of beautiful, bright, and airy rooms.

L-shaped Dormer extension

Essentially a larger and more spacious version of the rear dormer extension, the L-shaped extension results from the combination of two dormers that are connected together.

These are more suited to Victorian and Edwardian properties that may already have a rear extension and help create a great deal of added space, perfect for designing extra bedrooms, en-suites, or home offices.

These dormers do not always require planning permission if they fall under permitted developments, but it is always best to check before initiating the build.

L-shaped dormer extensions may cost between £30,000 and £60,000, but they are an excellent investment as they allow for the creation of multiple additional rooms.

Double Mansard

Particularly suited to period properties, including terraced, detached, and semi-detached homes, a double mansard is the largest and most extensive type of loft conversion.

It involves creating a mansard roof by altering the slope of the roof to an angle of 72 degrees at the front and rear of the house, essentially creating a new story. And though this invariably requires planning permission and is expensive to construct, these extensions have a dramatic effect on the space within.

With the extensive space made available, a double mansard may be used to create multiple rooms, including one or two bedrooms and en-suites. All of which have a significant impact on the overall value of the property.

Hipped roof extension

Detached and semi-detached properties that feature a sloping roof are ideally suited for hipped roof loft conversions.

As this type of extension involves considerable structural work, including transforming the slope of the roof into a vertical wall, it is one of the more expensive types of loft conversions (costing upwards of £40,000) and generally requires planning permission.

Hipped roof extensions, however, add a great deal of living space, are visually appealing, and add incredible value to the property. Therefore, they are considered to be well worth the initial investment.

A loft conversion in Nunhead typically ranges in cost from £40,000 to £125,000.

This is because the cost of a loft conversion is dependent on a large number of factors, such as the design and dimensions of the conversion, the amount of structural work involved, and the fittings and insulation that need to be installed.

However, as most loft conversions increase the value of a property by up to 20%, the cost of a loft conversion is largely made up by the value that it adds to the property.

Though they seem to be relatively uncomplicated builds, loft conversions require the consideration of numerous factors and practicalities, all of which must align to create your ideal new space.

Therefore, having a team of experts by your side should be viewed as a requirement, not an extravagance. In fact, the ideal team could help you to:

• Design the perfect loft conversion 
• Secure the requisite approvals 
• Source building materials
• Oversee the build (including technical work and installations)
• Avoid common errors and design flaws

Basically, an experienced team can not only help you to optimise the potential of the design and space and prevent mistakes that could prove costly in the long run, but they can also ensure that the loft conversion meets (and exceeds) your expectations.

Creating the perfect loft conversion is easy when you have the right professional help and expertise. But more than that, it becomes a seamless process when your conversion specialists help you create customised loft conversions that are specific to your needs and requirements.

This is why Good Design and Build are the foremost loft conversion specialists in the UK.

With decades of experience and unmatched expertise, the incredible team at Good Design and Build creates stunning loft conversions that are an indelible testament to their skill and creativity.

Our team ensures that every step of the conversion process is managed and overseen, leaving homeowners with the envious task of simply enjoying the beautifully constructed new space, hassle-free.

The cost of a loft conversion is dependent on a number of variables, including:

• The design/ complexity of the loft conversion
• The size of the conversion
• Location
• Structural work involved
• Insulation
• Building materials
• Fittings and fixtures
• Specialists’ fees, etc.

As such, the cost of loft conversions can range from £20,000 to £125,000.

Fortunately, Good Design and Build offers free consultations and quotations for proposed loft conversion projects. This allows homeowners to create their ideal conversions within their ideal budgets.

Loft conversions can usually be constructed without the need for planning permission. However, this depends on the complexity of the conversion.

For a loft conversion to fall under permitted developments, it must meet specific limitations regarding its size, design, and structural alterations, the type of property on which the conversion is constructed, and where the property is listed.

For example, a loft conversion that features a balcony or a conversion that is done on a property that is listed in a conservation area will require planning permission.

Even those conversions that do not require planning permission will, however, require building regulations approval or even party wall agreements (particularly for terraced properties). This ensures that the building complies with standard building guidelines and protocols.

A better question would be, What is not?

This is because our incredible team comprises surveyors, architects, builders, technicians, and project managers. This allows Good Design and Build to provide complete project management of the entire loft conversion process from start to finish. This includes:

• Primary survey of the location
• Architectural design of the loft conversion
• Coordinating with the local council
• Daily on-site management of the build
• Contractual work

And everything in between.

This ensures that you can create the ultimate loft conversion that adds space, comfort, and value to your home and life.