Covering Chatham
We work in Chatham (ME4) and the places around it, including Gillingham, Rochester and Strood.
Homes in the South East
Housing across the South East mixes inter-war semis, post-war estates and older cottages in villages and market towns, so rear and side extensions, hip-to-gable lofts and garage conversions all come up regularly.
What does a house-to-flat conversion involve?
We assess the house against the council’s policies on flat sizes, parking, bins and cycle storage before any design work, then design layouts to the space standards your council uses. On site the critical work is fire separation, sound insulation between floors, separate services and meters, and protected escape routes.
- Feasibility check against local planning policy
- Fire separation and sound insulation between flats
- Bin, cycle and amenity space works
How much should I budget for a house-to-flat conversion?
Typical ranges for house-to-flat conversions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
Priced on survey.
Planning and building rules in Chatham
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
Dividing a house into flats always needs planning permission in England.
What should Chatham homeowners check first?
- Each flat needs its own utilities and metering.
- Mortgage lenders and freehold arrangements need early legal advice.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
What people ask before starting
Does converting a house into flats need planning permission?
Yes, always. Subdividing a house into flats is development under planning law.
How long does a conversion take?
Typically 16 to 30 weeks on site after approvals.
How do I get a price for house-to-flat conversions in Chatham?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Also covering
- House-to-flat conversions in Gillingham
- House-to-flat conversions in Rochester
- House-to-flat conversions in Strood
- House-to-flat conversions in Maidstone
Learn more about house-to-flat conversions, or see every project we cover in Chatham.