Loft conversions in Ballymoney

Covering Ballymoney

Our coverage around Ballymoney (BT53) also includes Coleraine, Portrush and Ballymena.

Homes in County Antrim

Across Northern Ireland you find city terraces, suburban semis and rural bungalows and farmhouses, so the right approach depends on the plot and the planning history.

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.

Design drawings and structural calculations
New floor joists, steels and staircase
Dormer or rooflights, insulation and plasterboard

What will a loft conversion cost?

What loft conversions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

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

What approvals does a loft conversion need in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland projects need planning clearance and building control approval from the local council. We prepare the applications and agree any work near neighbouring property directly with the neighbours.

In Northern Ireland, roof enlargements such as dormers often need planning permission depending on size and position. Building control approval is needed for every loft conversion.

What should I think about before starting?

Head height under the ridge decides whether a conversion is practical.
Fire safety rules can mean new fire doors on the floors below.

From first call to completion

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
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.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

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.

Do I need fire doors?

Often yes. Building regulations require a protected escape route from the new floor, which usually means fire doors on to the stairs and linked smoke alarms.

Can you visit a house in Ballymoney to quote?

Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.

Loft conversions near Ballymoney

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