Loft Conversions in High Wycombe

Divi Design are specialists in Loft Conversions in the High Wycombe area

If you need more space at home, or simply want to maximise the flexibility of your accommodation, a loft conversion could be the perfect solution. A modern loft conversion will transform your home and can significantly improve the way you enjoy it. With a loft conversion designed to your own specifications, you can have the extra space and convenience you need – without having to move house.

A loft conversion means you can add extra space to your home without any loss of garden, and it will add value for when you do eventually decide to sell.

At Divi Design we’re Architectural Designers and Planning Specialists. We love the way a loft conversion opens up unused roof space and lets in light where once there was a dusty void. 

With Divi Design you’ll have

• a FREE site visit and consultation,  so we can fully understand your requirements
• inspired architectural designs, both practical and beautiful
• our up to date experience of working with local Planning Officers 
• an optional project management service.

We match attention to detail with an holistic understanding of the desired end result. We’ll guide you through each stage of a loft conversion from initial ideas, all the way to Building Regulations inspection. We’ll help with your Planning Application or securing confirmation that your work comes within Permitted Development Rights. 

What is the cost of loft conversions in High Wycombe?

Each loft conversion is unique, with different types as appropriate, but projects still share many similarities. Cost is influenced by several factors; the type of conversion you want, the shape and condition of the existing roof, and ease of access – all are relevant. 

Dormer window or rooflight loft conversions are typically the simplest and thus the most economical. Purpose matters too. A bedroom will cost less than a bathroom and the simplicity or complexity of connecting utilities with the rest of the house will also affect costs. 

Other factors go beyond the cost of physical construction. Also consider   

• 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 High Wycombe will start at about £30,000. However, it is more realistic to budget on £40,000 to £65,000 depending on size and specifications. With larger and more complex projects the costs will increase, but 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 consider, depending on what best suits your home. And we ensure the focus is not just on increasing floor space but maximising natural light too. The main types of loft conversion are 

Loft conversion with rooflights – typically using Velux windows or similar. This means no change to the roof line, which can be an advantage in the many conservations areas in and around High Wycombe. Careful positioning of rooflight windows will produce a light and appealing new room.

Dormer loft conversion – these can be with one or  more dormer windows, or full width. The latter creates more floor area with full headroom. Large Dormer conversions are sometimes incorrectly referred to as Mansard conversions.

Hip to gable loft conversion – here the sloping side of the roof is removed at the ‘end’ of the house; the end wall is extended further up to form a new vertical gable, with your chosen windows included in the modified roof.

Mansard loft conversion – where the whole top of the house is remodelled. The roofing takes on four or eight sloping sides, the lower of which are more steeply pitched. There is more internal head height across the whole floor, with your chosen windows as appropriate. A Mansard conversion is likely to need Planning Permission and also means significant re-roofing as well.

Loft Conversions in High Wycombe – planning the journey

Our designs are characterised by clean and elegant lines, and always in sympathy with the style of the existing property. Once you’ve made contact, we can talk you through how your loft conversion can come to life, with  

• a FREE early site visit

• drawings, plans and specifications
• advice on selecting a suitable building contractor, if required
• construction
• making sure your loft conversion complies fully with Building Regulations 

If Planning Permission is necessary, we can prepare and make the application for you. And, because we know the area well, you’ll have the highest likelihood of success. We also offer a project management service: we’d have oversight of the whole project, reporting to you on a regular basis.

Divi Design – the best for loft conversions in High Wycombe

Our combination of architectural design expertise and local knowledge means we’re well placed to deliver your loft conversion effectively and efficiently. We love what we do and it would be our privilege to be part of creating the enlarged home that you have in mind.

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, Harrow, and Ealing.