Based in Ross-on-Wye · Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire & South Wales0800 292 2159info@wearebuilt.uk AboutServicesAreas we coverOur WorkReviewsBlogEstimatorContactRequest an estimate Home / Services / Loft Conversions # Loft conversionsin Herefordshire & the Wye Valley. Add a bedroom, en-suite or workspace inside the roof you already own, without losing garden space, built by an in-house team with nothing to pay upfront. Request an estimate Free survey on properties you own - 25 years Trade experience, three generations of builders - CHAS accredited Independently vetted for health and safety - £10M insured Public and employers' liability - No upfront deposit Invoiced fortnightly for work completed - Warranty included 10 years on new builds, 1 year on other work Overview ## Loft Conversions: what's involved and who it's for ### What it is A loft conversion turns unused roof space into a habitable room, typically a bedroom, en-suite, office or playroom. Depending on the roof, it can range from adding roof windows to building a full dormer that creates extra headroom and floor area. ### Who it's for Loft conversions suit homeowners in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and South Wales who need more space but don't want to give up garden or move. They work best in houses with enough head height and roof pitch. ### When you need it When your family is growing, someone needs a quiet place to work, or you want an en-suite master bedroom, the loft is often the most efficient space to add. A free survey quickly tells you whether your roof is suitable. ### Why a professional matters Converting a loft changes your roof structure, adds load to the floor below, and creates a new escape route that must meet fire safety rules. Joists, steels, insulation and stairs all need getting right. Our team carries out roofing and carpentry in-house, which suits loft work where structure and finish go hand in hand. Get it right first time ## What goes wrong when it's done badly An empty loft is wasted space you're already heating and insuring. When loft conversions are done badly, the problems are serious: rooms that don't meet fire regulations, overheating in summer, poor headroom, and staircases that eat into the floor below. Without sign-off, it can't legally be advertised as a bedroom when you sell. ### Risks and rising costs - Failing fire safety or Building Regulations, preventing it being used as a bedroom. - Structural issues from overloading existing ceiling joists. - Rooms that overheat in summer and lose heat in winter. - Roof leaks around new dormers or roof windows. ### Common mistakes to avoid - Not checking head height before planning the room. - Squeezing in a staircase that ruins the floor below. - Underestimating insulation and ventilation needs. - Hiring a builder without roofing experience. Our process ## How your loft conversions project runs - Step 1 ### Free site survey We check head height, roof structure, staircase position and access. - Step 2 ### Design and price We price the conversion clearly. Planning and drawings can be included through our design and build package. - Step 3 ### Structure and roof works New floor joists, steels where needed, and any dormers or roof windows are built and made weathertight. - Step 4 ### Stairs, insulation and services A new staircase, insulation, electrics, heating and any en-suite are installed to Building Regulations. - Step 5 ### Finish and warranty Plastering, carpentry and decoration complete the room. Loft conversions carry a 1-year warranty. Why BUILT ## What you get with us - ### Keep your garden All the new space comes from inside your existing roof. - ### Roofing in-house Our own roofers and carpenters handle the structural and weathertight work. - ### Comfortable year-round Correct insulation and ventilation keep the room usable in summer and winter. - ### No deposit You're invoiced fortnightly for work completed. - ### Safety covered CHAS accredited with £10M liability insurance. - ### Warranty included A 1-year warranty on all loft conversion work. In detail ## Loft Conversions explained The right type of loft conversion depends on your roof shape, head height and planning situation. ### Roof window (rooflight) conversions The simplest option: the roof shape stays the same and roof windows bring in light. Suitable where there's already good head height, and often possible under permitted development. ### Dormer conversions A dormer extends out from the roof slope, adding headroom and usable floor space. Rear dormers are common and usually maximise space; front dormers are more often restricted by planning. ### Hip-to-gable and mansard conversions On hipped roofs, extending the hip to a vertical gable creates more space. Mansard conversions reshape the roof more substantially and typically need planning permission. ### Structure and floors Existing ceiling joists usually aren't designed to be floors. New floor joists, and often steel beams, are installed to the engineer's design to carry the new room safely. ### Fire safety and stairs Building Regulations require a protected escape route, which often means fire doors and changes to the existing stairway. A new staircase needs careful placement to keep the floor below usable. ### Older and character properties Older houses in Herefordshire and the borders may have irregular roof timbers or be in conservation areas. We assess the structure carefully and, where needed, our design and build package handles planning and conservation. ### Light, layout and storage Good loft rooms make use of every part of the roof space. Low areas under the eaves can become fitted storage, roof windows can be positioned for light and views, and dormers can be designed to give full standing height where you need it most, such as over a shower or a desk. Our in-house carpenters fit built-in storage as part of the job. ### Adding an en-suite in the loft Many loft conversions include a shower room or en-suite. Positioning it above an existing bathroom keeps waste and supply runs short and simple. Our kitchens and bathrooms team fits the en-suite within the same programme, so there's no separate trade to book once the room is finished. ### Living at home during a loft conversion Most of the early work on a loft conversion happens from the outside, using scaffolding for access, which keeps disruption inside the house down. The staircase connection into the existing landing is usually one of the last structural steps, so your home stays usable for most of the build. ### Is a loft conversion worth it? Adding a bedroom inside your existing roof is often one of the most efficient ways to create space, because it uses area you already own and leaves the garden untouched. Whether it's right for you depends on head height, roof structure and the planning situation, all of which we assess during the free survey before you commit. ### Party walls and terraced homes On semi-detached and terraced houses, loft conversions often involve work to a shared wall, such as inserting beams. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may require you to notify your neighbours before work starts. We'll flag this early so it doesn't hold up your programme. Working with BUILT ## What to expect from start to finish ### A survey before any price Every project starts with a visit. On properties you already own, the site survey is free. If you're still buying, our pre-purchase estimate costs £250 + VAT and is refunded in full on your first invoice if you book the work with us. Either way, you get a clear view of what's involved before committing. ### Paying only for progress We don't ask for an upfront deposit. Instead, work is invoiced fortnightly based on an agreed percentage of completed work per item. You can see exactly what you're paying for on every invoice, and your money stays with you until the work is done. ### One team, one point of contact BUILT has 25 tradespeople on the tools and 4 office staff, working from our own units and offices at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye. Keeping trades in-house means fewer handovers, fewer gaps in the programme, and one company accountable for the result. ### Protection once we've finished New build houses carry a 10-year warranty; extensions, conversions and all other work carry a 1-year warranty. We're CHAS accredited and hold £10M combined public and employers' liability insurance throughout the build. ## Our loft conversion projects FAQs ## Loft Conversions questions, answered ### How much does a loft conversion cost? It depends on the type of conversion and your roof. After a free site survey we give you a clear, itemised price. ### Is my loft suitable for conversion? Head height, roof pitch and structure decide that. We assess it during the free site survey. ### Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion? Many roof window and rear dormer conversions fall under permitted development, but not all. We'll advise during the survey, and our design and build package can handle planning. ### How long does a loft conversion take? It depends on the type of conversion. We agree a programme with you before work starts. ### What warranty do you give on loft conversions? Loft conversions carry a 1-year warranty. ### Do I have to pay a deposit before work starts? No. BUILT does not take an upfront deposit. Work is invoiced fortnightly, based on an agreed percentage of completed work per item, so your payments follow real progress on site rather than promises. ### How much does a site survey cost? Site surveys are free on properties you already own. If you haven't bought the property yet, a pre-purchase estimate costs £250 + VAT, and that fee is refunded in full on your first invoice if you book the work with us. ### Are you insured and accredited? Yes. BUILT is CHAS accredited and carries £10M combined public and employers' liability insurance. ### Do you offer an emergency or out-of-hours service? We're a planned-works building contractor, not an emergency call-out service. Our office is open Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm. Call 0800 292 2159 during those hours and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit and how quickly we can visit. ## Related services - Extensions - Roofing - Carpentry - Bathrooms - Barn Conversions - Garage Conversions - Basement Conversions ## Loft Conversions near you Based at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye, we work across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales, including: - Loft Conversions in Herefordshire - Loft Conversions in Gloucestershire - Loft Conversions in Monmouthshire - Loft Conversions in Worcestershire - Loft Conversions in Ross-on-Wye ## Building work photographs Browse the relevant types of work in our photo library. Albums show work at different stages, not location-specific case studies. - Loft conversions photographsAll project albums ## Related building advice - Trusted Builders in Gloucester: Your Local Experts for High-Quality Building ProjectsAll building advice ## Find out what your project will cost. 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