Loft conversions in Cookstown

Covering Cookstown

We work in Cookstown (BT80) and the places around it, including Magherafelt, Dungannon and Portadown.

Homes in County Tyrone

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 do you get with 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
Design drawings and structural calculations
New floor joists, steels and staircase

How much does a loft conversion cost in Cookstown?

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

How is a loft conversion approved in Cookstown?

In Northern Ireland the council handles both planning and building control. Permitted development rules are set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, and there is no party wall act, so we agree access and protection with neighbours in writing.

In Northern Ireland, roof enlargements such as dormers often need planning permission depending on size and position.

What can affect a loft conversion?

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 happens after I enquire?

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

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.

Do you work in Cookstown?

Yes. Cookstown is within our coverage for loft conversions, along with nearby Magherafelt and Dungannon.

Other towns nearby

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