Loft Conversions in Chigwell

Lofts in Chigwell

Many Chigwell houses have large, steep roofs, so the loft can often take a full floor of bedrooms or a private suite with its own bathroom.

What works here

Many houses already have large roofs. A hip-to-gable conversion or a roof reshaped with dormers adds a floor of bedrooms or a private suite.

Roads we work on

Also in Chigwell

Can I add a cinema room or gym in a Chigwell loft?

Yes, if the head height allows. We design the floor structure and acoustics for the use, so a loft can work as a media room, gym or guest suite.

Will a loft conversion need a new staircase?

Yes. Building regulations require a proper stair with safe head height. Its position decides the layout of the whole floor, so we fix it first.

Is my loft high enough to convert?

As a guide, you need about 2.2 metres from the top of the ceiling joists to the underside of the ridge. We measure this at the first visit, before any drawing is paid for.

Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion in Chigwell?

Often not. Most rear dormer and hip-to-gable conversions are permitted development, up to 40 cubic metres on a terraced house and 50 on a semi-detached or detached house. Conservation areas, flats, listed buildings and mansards need planning permission.