Covering Irvine
Irvine sits 6 miles west of Kilmarnock, with Kilwinning 3 miles to the north-west and Troon 5 miles to the south.
Homes in Ayrshire
Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.
What does a loft conversion involve?
A loft conversion turns an unused roof space into habitable rooms, usually a bedroom with an en-suite, by strengthening the floor, adding a staircase, insulating the roof and putting in windows. The type you need depends on the roof: rooflight, dormer, hip-to-gable or mansard.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Dormer or rooflights, insulation and plasterboard
- En-suite, electrics, heating and fire safety upgrades
How much should I budget for a loft conversion?
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 |
How is a loft conversion approved in Irvine?
In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.
In Scotland, dormers and other roof enlargements usually need planning permission, especially on the front of the house.
What can change the price or programme?
- Head height under the ridge decides whether a conversion is practical.
- 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.
- 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.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Loft conversions: common questions
How long does a loft conversion take?
Usually 6 to 14 weeks on site depending on the type.
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 Irvine?
Yes. Irvine is within our coverage for loft conversions, along with nearby Kilwinning and Troon.
Other towns nearby
- Loft conversions in Kilwinning
- Loft conversions in Troon
- Loft conversions in Kilmarnock
- Loft conversions in Prestwick
Learn more about loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Irvine.