Loft conversions in Peebles

Covering Peebles

Alongside Peebles, we also cover Galashiels, Selkirk (15 miles to the south-east) and Bonnyrigg.

Because the Scottish Borders covers a wide area, we confirm availability after the first call and include any travel costs in the written quote rather than adding them later.

Homes in the Scottish Borders

Scottish homes range from city tenements and sandstone terraces to bungalows and modern estates, and the building warrant process shapes the programme for every project.

What do you get with a loft conversion?

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
Design drawings and structural calculations
En-suite, electrics, heating and fire safety upgrades

What will a loft conversion cost?

Guide prices for loft conversions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

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

Do you need permission for a loft conversion in Peebles?

Projects in Scotland need a building warrant from the council before any building work starts, and a completion certificate once it is finished. Planning permission is a separate decision. The Party Wall etc. Act does not apply in Scotland; shared walls are governed by title deeds and the law of the tenement where relevant.

In Scotland, dormers and other roof enlargements usually need planning permission, especially on the front of the house. A building warrant is needed before work starts in every case.

What should Peebles 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.

How does the project run?

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
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.

Loft conversions: common questions

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.

How long does a loft conversion take?

Usually 6 to 14 weeks on site depending on the type.

Do you work in Peebles?

Yes. Peebles is within our coverage for loft conversions, along with nearby Galashiels and Selkirk.

Loft conversions near Peebles

Learn more about loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Peebles.