Loft Conversions in Upminster

Lofts in Upminster

Most 1930s semis here have a hipped roof to the side, which leaves a narrow loft with little standing room until the hip is built up into a gable.

What works here

The classic Upminster loft is a hip-to-gable conversion with a rear dormer on a 1930s semi. It usually gives a double bedroom with its own shower room over a stair that continues the existing one.

Roads we work on

Also in Upminster

Will a loft conversion match the other houses on my road?

It can. Many Upminster roads already have hip-to-gable conversions, and we match the roof tiles, gable brickwork and window proportions so the house still sits comfortably with its neighbours.

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 Upminster?

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.