Loft conversions in Bangor, County Down

Covering Bangor, County Down

Alongside Bangor, County Down, we also cover Newtownards, Holywood (6 miles to the west) and Carrickfergus.

Homes in County Down

Housing in Northern Ireland mixes terraces in Belfast and Derry with detached houses and bungalows in towns and rural areas, many with room to extend.

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.

Planning and building control applications to the council
New floor joists, steels and staircase
Dormer or rooflights, insulation and plasterboard

What will a loft conversion cost?

Use these ranges to budget for loft conversions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.

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

How is a loft conversion approved in Bangor, County Down?

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?

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?

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
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.

Questions about a loft conversion in Bangor, County Down

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.

Do you work in Bangor, County Down?

Yes. Bangor, County Down is within our coverage for loft conversions, along with nearby Newtownards and Holywood.

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