Bespoke Design & Planning

Over 12 Years of Experience

Free Consultation & Itemised Quotes

Full Cost Transparency & Project Management

Insurance Backed Warranty

Cultural life is abuzz in this fashionable north London borough, well-positioned for central amenities. Just under 4 miles from central London, Islington lies in zone 2, providing residents with a great commute. Trendy hangouts, shops, pubs, restaurants, and eateries spoil you for choice. Its good schools, entertainment and leisure make it a hotspot for families. Loft conversions in Islington help you lay down firm roots. Settle comfortably for the long haul with much-needed space without the cost of upsizing or moving. Good Design & Build brings innovative spaces to Victorian and 1930s homes with elegant bespoke designs.

Have you ever considered converting your unused loft into a living space? You can increase the square footage of your home without extending its footprint. It also improves the energy efficiency of your home due to insulation. You can add bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, sitting rooms, libraries, playrooms and more. Loft conversions incorporate roofing, flooring, windows, electrical wiring, plumbing, heating, ventilation systems, and stairs. High-quality loft conversions add space as well as value to your home.

Velux Loft Conversions (Rooflight Loft Conversions) – require minimal structural changes to the roof. Only roof windows, often Velux, get installed to harness natural light and ventilation. Additionally, flooring, plumbing, heating, insulation, and stairs make the room habitable. It is a cost-effective method when your loft already has adequate head height. 

Dormer Loft Conversions – built vertically from the existing roof plane to increase functionality, dormers afford more usable floor space. Usually added to the rear or side of the property, they feature dormer windows and skylights. They commonly have flat roofs and take a box shape, but pitched roofs also get incorporated.

L-shaped Loft Conversions – also known as dog leg dormers, Victorian terraced or semi-detached homes benefit from this design. They join two dormers right-angled, one on the main roof and the other on the rear outrigger. The shape creates two rooms, ideal for a master bedroom with an en suite. 

Mansard Loft Conversions – borrowing from the French Baroque style, they carry substantial alterations. An entire roof plane gets modified with a 72° wall and a steeper, flattish roof. The roof design maximises headroom, and dormer windows provide optimum functionality.

Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversions – the sloping side of a hipped roof gets replaced with a gable wall to give more head height and floor space. Semi-detached and end-of-terrace homes, built in the 1930s, commonly have hipped roofs that inhibit usable floor space. These properties can benefit from this loft conversion type. Some detached properties also have hipped roofs, suitable for a double hip to gable loft conversion.

The total cost depends on the type of loft conversion, layout, square footage, and materials used. Good Design & Build offers free consultation, full cost transparency and itemised quotes to help you choose the most suitable loft conversion in Islington for your budget and needs.

Room in the roof conversion (basic) –  £35,000

Dormer loft extension – £50,000

Mansard extension – £60,000 – £65,000

Hip-to-gable extension – £65,000

L-shaped extension – £65,000 – £75,000

A loft conversion can impact a property’s value. Unlawful additions, structural deficiencies, and poorly executed designs can considerably diminish your property’s worth. DIY loft conversion projects do not meet the same standards as professional ones. 

Loft conversion specialists can elevate both visual and functional aspects with new additions. Opting for bespoke architect-drawn plans and employing skilled construction enhances aesthetics and functionality. 

Experienced loft conversion companies have in-depth knowledge of planning regulations and building codes. They also have structural engineers to make accurate calculations. Expertise is essential to creating lawful, innovative, and desirable spaces.

We provide specialist solutions for Victorian and 1930s home remodelling. We have decades of experience carrying out value-adding loft conversions in London. Our high-end, bespoke designs focus on creating functional, adaptable, and naturally illuminated spaces that enhance lifestyles. 3D renderings of our designs offer you a virtual lived experience of realistic proportions. 

Our design phase and build phase have separate contracts to eliminate long-haul commitments. We work closely with local planning authorities to fulfil all pre-build requirements. Our skilled team maintains high standards throughout the process. A project manager ensures quality control and efficiency from start to finish. From ironing out snags to working with third-party suppliers, we remain flexible to achieve the best results for you.

Loft conversion costs varies depending on certain factors, with style and size being the main considerations. Structural modifications that are more intricate and extensive will take more time and resources. Additionally, the selection of building materials and finishes can affect the total cost.

Our comprehensive loft conversion solutions range from high-calibre designs to insurance-backed warranties. We fulfil all pre-build requirements, including applying for planning permission, preparing method statements and assisting with Party Wall Agreements and Thames Water build-over Agreements. You receive full project management from start to finish.

Not always. Most loft conversions fall within permitted development rights. However, specific loft conversion types need planning permission. The requirements vary based on the property’s location, property type, size and volume of the conversion, and design features. Our planning experts assist you in determining whether your loft conversion project requires planning permission. We submit applications on your behalf.

How we deliver projects

Our process is simple and divided into two distinct phases with separate contracts: Design and Build. As a client you only commit to one phase at a time depending on what stage of the process you are in. Each phase consists of three stages as described below.

1. Design

This is the kick-off point for your project. We carry out a complete architectural measured survey of the property. This allows us to create accurate CAD design drawings. This is followed by a design meeting to start discussing your ideas in more detail.

2. Planning

At this stage we finalise the designs with you and start preparing planning applications as needed. We place a high priority on ensuring that plans, designs and schedules are all based on a thorough and detailed understanding of planning guidelines. We co-ordinate with local authorities until the decision is made, and the planning approval is secured.

3. Technical

Once the planning consent is secured, we translate the design drawings into more detailed technical drawings for the purposes of building control and construction. This also includes specifications and structural calculations. At this stage, we will also submit to you our ‘no obligation’ quote for the build phase.

4. Pre-build

90% of our clients decide to stick with us after the design phase is completed. Once the build contract is signed, we kick off the process by making sure all the pre-build processes are complete. These include assistance with party wall agreements, Thames Water build over agreement, submitting building control application, and preparing method statements etc as needed. This stage ends with a pre-start meeting with your foreman before the actual build begins.

5. Build

One of our foremen will be dedicated to your project and will be on-site to manage everyday works. Our project managers will be overseeing the works to make sure they are completed to high standards, within your budget and on time. Throughout the process we will keep you updated with the progress and coordinate the works with third parties such as kitchen or flooring suppliers. We will also advise and guide you to choose any suppliers if needed.

6. Handover

As the build draws to finish, we will help to iron out any ‘snags’ to make sure everything is completed to your satisfaction. We will put together all necessary certificates such as gas, electricity and building control completion along with warranties for glazing, boiler etc. At the final completion meeting, we will hand you these documents, together with the keys to your house. Needless to say, you can contact us any time after this, if you want us to look at something.


This is the kick-off point for your project. We carry out a complete architectural measured survey of the property. This allows us to create accurate CAD design drawings. This is followed by a design meeting to start discussing your ideas in more detail.

At this stage we finalise the designs with you and start preparing planning applications as needed. We place a high priority on ensuring that plans, designs and schedules are all based on a thorough and detailed understanding of planning guidelines. We co-ordinate with local authorities until the decision is made, and the planning approval is secured.

Once the planning consent is secured, we translate the design drawings into more detailed technical drawings for the purposes of building control and construction. This also includes specifications and structural calculations. At this stage, we will also submit to you our ‘no obligation’ quote for the build phase.

90% of our clients decide to stick with us after the design phase is completed. Once the build contract is signed, we kick off the process by making sure all the pre-build processes are complete. These include assistance with party wall agreements, Thames Water build over agreement, submitting building control application, and preparing method statements etc as needed. This stage ends with a pre-start meeting with your foreman before the actual build begins.

One of our foremen will be dedicated to your project and will be on-site to manage everyday works. Our project managers will be overseeing the works to make sure they are completed to high standards, within your budget and on time. Throughout the process we will keep you updated with the progress and coordinate the works with third parties such as kitchen or flooring suppliers. We will also advise and guide you to choose any suppliers if needed.

As the build draws to finish, we will help to iron out any ‘snags’ to make sure everything is completed to your satisfaction. We will put together all necessary certificates such as gas, electricity and building control completion along with warranties for glazing, boiler etc. At the final completion meeting, we will hand you these documents, together with the keys to your house. Needless to say, you can contact us any time after this, if you want us to look at something.

What Our Clients Say

Featured Projects

Build a Quote!

Let's get started with building your own bespoke quote for your dream extension. Tell us as much in detail as possible to get most accurate price.

Get Started

Build a Quote!

Let's get started with building your own bespoke quote for your dream extension. Tell us as much in detail as possible to get most accurate price.

Get Started