Loft conversions in Holywood

Covering Holywood

Holywood sits 22 miles north of Downpatrick, with Newtownabbey 4 miles to the north-west and Belfast 5 miles to the south-west.

Homes in County Down

Northern Ireland has a high proportion of detached houses and bungalows outside the cities, which often suit side extensions, rear extensions and upward extensions.

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
En-suite, electrics, heating and fire safety upgrades

How much should I budget for a loft conversion?

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 Holywood?

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.

What should Holywood homeowners check first?

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

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.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
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.

Do you work in Holywood?

Yes. Holywood is within our coverage for loft conversions, along with nearby Newtownabbey and Belfast.

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