Loft Conversions in Ealing

Choose a loft conversion specialist  – choose Divi Design 

If your family is growing, or you need a home office, but would prefer to stay where you are instead of moving house, a loft conversion can provide that essential extra space. A carefully designed loft conversion can provide versatility and convenience; plus, it will enhance the value and appeal of your home.

At Divi Design we are Architectural Designers and Planning Specialists with genuine expertise in loft conversions in all their forms. 

With Divi Design you’ll have

• a FREE site visit & consultation,  so we will fully understand your requirements
• bespoke architectural designs, beautiful and practical, to suit your home
• our up to date experience of working with local Planning Officers at Ealing Borough Council
• our optional project management service.

We balance attention to detail with a practical grasp of the project as a whole – never forgetting your specific requirements. We’ll guide you through each stage of the work required, from early ideas to the final Building Regulations inspection. We’ll prepare your Planning Application if one is needed, or secure confirmation that your work comes within Permitted Development Rights. 

What is the cost of loft conversions in Ealing?

Every loft conversion is unique, with several different types of design, but projects still share common features. Cost is influenced by several factors; the type of conversion you want, the condition of the existing roof, ease of access, the purpose of the conversion – all these are relevant. 

Dormer window loft conversions or rooflight loft conversions are usually the simplest and most economical. Your purpose matters too. A bedroom or home office will cost less than an entire bedroom suite with its own bathroom, for example. 

Other factors extend beyond the cost of construction. Also remember   

• architectural designs & specifications
• advice from a structural engineer and/or a party wall surveyor
• an application for Planning Permission or for a Certificate of Lawful Development
• Building Regulations / Building Control approval.

Straightforward dormer loft conversions in Ealing will start at about £30,000. However, it is sensible to work on £40,000 to £65,000 depending on size and specifications. With large and/or complex projects, costs will increase – and so will the added value that comes with the additional space, so it will always be a good investment.

What sort of loft conversion should we choose?

There are several variations to choose from, depending on what best suits your needs and your property. Whichever fits best, we will always maximising natural light as well as useable floor space. The principal loft conversion types are 

Loft conversion with rooflights – typically using Velux windows or similar. This will mean there is no change to the roof line, which can be an advantage in the 29 conservations areas in and around Ealing. Careful positioning of rooflight windows will produce a light and appealing new room – in fact, a classic loft space!

Dormer loft conversion – with individual dormer windows, or a full width one. The full-width version creates more floor area with full headroom. Full-width dormer conversions are sometimes incorrectly referred to as Mansard conversions.

Hip to gable loft conversion – the pitched roof is removed at the ‘end’ of the house; the end wall is extended up to form a new vertical gable, and the ridge is lengthened to meet it, with your chosen windows included in the modified roof.

Mansard loft conversion – the whole roof is remodelled. It takes on four or eight sloping sides, the lower of which are more steeply pitched. This creates more internal head height across the whole floor, with windows as chosen. A Mansard conversion will almost certainly need Planning Permission and also requires significant re-roofing as well.

Loft Conversions in Ealing – planning the journey

We make sure our designs are sympathetic to the style of the existing property, and we usually favour a simple, elegant style, even if there is complex work hidden out of sight. When  you’ve made contact, we will talk you through the loft conversion process, with

• a FREE early site visit

• drawings, plans & specifications
• help selecting a suitable building contractor, if requested
• construction
• ensuring your loft conversion is fully compliant with Building Regulations 

If Planning Permission is required, we will make the application for you. And, because we know Ealing well, you’ll have the best likelihood of success. We also have a project management service. This means we’ll have oversight of the whole project, so you don’t have to chase every detail. We’ll do that for you and report back regularly.

Divi Design – the best architectural designers for loft conversions in Ealing

We love  the work we do and we  love the way our work can help transform your house into the home you’ve always wanted. It would be a privilege to use our skills and expertise to achieve this aim. To discover more about how we can help, just get in touch.

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