Loft Conversions in Barking

Loft Conversions in Barking, from the experts

Loft conversions are popular in Barking and nearby areas for a good reason – they’re the ideal way to enlarge you rhome without using valuable garden space, and it’s a great way of re-vitalising your house while avoiding the cost and inconvenience of moving.

And at Divi Design we know Barking well and value our local knowledge. We’re Architectural Designers and Planning Specialists. We have  extensive experience of working with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Planning Authority. We’re pleased to have completed many loft conversions in the area, with an equal number of satisfied clients.

Modern materials and construction techniques can be used with equal success on houses of all ages, so loft conversions are not just for the older Victorian housing stock. 

Once we’ve understood your needs and priorities, we’ll talk you through the stages of a loft conversion. We’ll help with the Planning Application if required, or help ensure you have confirmation that your work comes within Permitted Development Rights. 

What is the cost of a loft conversion in Barking?

The type and size of conversion you want, the condition of the existing roof, and why you want a loft conversion – all these will affect the cost of loft conversions in Barking. Other important factors will be 

• How easy is it to access the roof?
• How old is the house?
• Which additional features (eg a bathroom) are to be included

The details of the final design will be important. A dormer loft conversion is often the most economic but each conversion is unique and none are genuinely average. Also remember costs which are not directly the cost of construction. You should factor in

• architectural designs, plans and specifications
• advice from a structural engineer and/or a party wall surveyor
• the application for Planning Permission or for a Certificate of Lawful Development
• Building Regulations inspections and approval.

For a Barking loft conversion, the most straightforward project may cost about £30,000. More typically you should expect to pay a total of £40,000 to £65,000 depending on size and detailed design features.

Loft Conversions in Barking – careful preparation pays off

We usually advocate designs for loft conversions that are clean and simple, providing you with the best solution that maximises light and space. Of course, there may still be complex work under the surface, and we enjoy the challenge of achieving that final result that looks effortless.

Once we’ve met, we can guide you through each stage of the loft conversion process. This will include

• A first meeting on site, which is FREE
• a feasibility study which will cover
  • our recommendation for the type of loft conversion that will suit you best,
  • whether or not you will qualify for Permitted Development Rights
  • whether Planning Permission will be required
  • initial plans and drawings 
  • design ideas
• help finding a suitable building contractor, if you don’t already have one in mind
• ensuring Building Regulations compliance as the work progresses.

When Planning Permission is necessary, we’ll organise and make the application for you; our local knowledge will give your application a very high probability of success. We also offer a project management service: we’ll keep you updated with progress at every stage and you can leave the day to day management of the work to us.

Divi Design – we’d love to be part of your loft conversion in Barking

Divi Design are perfectly placed to undertake your loft conversion in Barking. Our professional expertise includes architectural design and an in-depth knowledge of current Planning regulations.  We’re proud of our local knowledge and we have loved the properties we’ve worked on in the area. It would be a pleasure to help you enlarge your property and know that we’ve contributed to improving a home as well as a house.

We do loft conversion all over London. Areas include (but are not limited to): Barnet, Bexley, Enfield, Greenwich, Hammersmith & Fulham, Havering, Romford, Thurrock, Twickenham, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Walthamstow, Richmond, Bromley, High Wycombe, Harrow, and Ealing.

Barking & Dagenham Council Contact Details

Barking & Dagenham Council address	Barking Town Hall, Town Hall Square, Barking IG11 7LU
Barking & Dagenham Council tel	020 8215 3000
Barking & Dagenham Council website	www.lbbd.gov.uk
Barking & Dagenham Council planning email	planning@lbbd.gov.uk
Barking & Dagenham Council planning tel	0208 227 3849