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It’s always helpful to have a start date in mind for your project so we can plan accordingly. Since we don’t operate with a fixed waiting list, we can usually be quite flexible and find a time that works for you.
With over 25 years in the business, hundreds of happy customers AND a 10 year guarantee on our work – we build the best loft conversions London has to offer. Hopefully the below answers any questions you might have about the loft conversion process – and if not, please give us a call 020 8673 4114 or email info@southlondonlofts.co.uk and speak to our team today.
If you’re ready to get the loft conversion process started, the first step is for our architect to get in touch and arrange a visit to carry out a survey. This allows us to draw up your new plans, which will be completed and sent to you within around seven days.
Before work begins, we will complete a stage payment contract with you. Once that’s in place, we can move forward with the conversion.
If your project requires planning permission—which is usually the case for flats and homes in conservation areas—the lead time to start is typically 8 to 12 weeks, as planning approval itself takes around eight weeks.
For conversions that fall under permitted development, which generally applies to houses, the lead time is much shorter, usually 2 to 4 weeks.
After you get in touch, we will arrange a time and date to pop over that suits you. During this chat, we will discuss your vision, assess the loft space, and talk through your requirements, including layout, functionality, and any specific design ideas you have in mind.
After our visit, we will provide you with a detailed, transparent quote, completely free of charge and with no obligation. This is usually sent via email and gives you a clear breakdown of costs, ensuring there are no surprises later on.
Once you are happy with everything and ready to proceed, we will send out our architect to take accurate measurements and prepare detailed plans and structural calculations. These are then submitted to Building Control, and we typically receive approval within two days.
We will work with you to agree on a start date that fits your schedule. Ahead of the build, we arrange for scaffolding to be put up, allowing us to begin work efficiently.
With everything in place, materials arrive, and the conversion gets underway.
The first major construction step involves installing the floor structure and building any required extensions.
The staircase is a key element of your new loft space. It is ordered early in the process and typically installed in the second week.
At this stage, the initial wiring and plumbing are installed according to your specifications. This ensures everything is in place before insulation and plastering.
All of the windows, including roof lights or dormer windows, are supplied and installed, bringing in natural light and transforming the space.
To ensure warmth and energy efficiency, insulation is fitted before plastering begins. This stage gives your loft a more finished look.
Now that the space is taking shape, the second fix stage involves fitting radiators, sockets, switches, and any carpentry work such as doors, skirting boards, and built-in storage.
Any roofing work, such as tiling or leadwork, is usually finalised at this stage, ensuring your new loft conversion space is fully weatherproof.
Once the structural work is complete, painting, decorating, and tiling in the bathroom or shower room can begin, bringing everything together aesthetically.
The finishing touches are added, including any bespoke features, final carpentry details, and deep cleaning, leaving your loft conversion ready to enjoy!
Before we consider the loft conversion process fully completed, we arrange for a final inspection with Building Control to ensure everything meets regulations. Once approved, you will receive the necessary certification for your records.
