Loft conversions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Covering Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

We cover Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie and Fraserburgh, and the towns around them.

Homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Scottish homes range from city tenements and sandstone terraces to bungalows and modern estates, and the building warrant process shapes the programme for every project.

What goes into a loft conversion?

We start with the head height. You need roughly 2.2 m or more from the top of the ceiling joists to the underside of the ridge for a conversion to work without raising the roof. From there we design the staircase position, the type of conversion and the en-suite, and manage the whole build including fire safety and building control.

Loft survey and head-height check
New floor joists, steels and staircase
En-suite, electrics, heating and fire safety upgrades

What will a loft conversion cost?

Typical ranges for loft conversions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.

Loft conversions	Guide price incl. VAT
Rooflight conversion	£30,000 to £45,000
Dormer conversion	£50,000 to £90,000
Hip-to-gable with dormer	£60,000 to £95,000
Mansard conversion	£65,000 to £110,000

Do you need permission for a loft conversion in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.

In Scotland, dormers and other roof enlargements usually need planning permission, especially on the front of the house.

What should Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire homeowners check first?

The new staircase usually takes space from the landing or a bedroom below.
Fire safety rules can mean new fire doors on the floors below.

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.
We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Your questions answered

Is my loft suitable for conversion?

If there is about 2.2 m or more from the top of the ceiling joists to the underside of the ridge, it usually is. We check this at the free site visit.

Can we live at home during a loft conversion?

Yes. Most of the work is done from scaffolding until the staircase goes in near the end.

How do I get a price for loft conversions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

Loft conversions near Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

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