Covering Portadown
Portadown is about 10 miles north-east of Armagh. We also cover Craigavon (3 miles to the north-east), Banbridge and Armagh.
Homes in County Armagh
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.
- Loft survey and head-height check
- Design drawings and structural calculations
- Dormer or rooflights, insulation and plasterboard
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 |
How is a loft conversion approved in Portadown?
Projects in Northern Ireland need planning clearance from one of the eleven councils and building control approval, also from the council. The Party Wall etc. Act does not extend to Northern Ireland, so work near neighbours is agreed directly and documented carefully.
In Northern Ireland, roof enlargements such as dormers often need planning permission depending on size and position.
What should Portadown 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.
What happens after I enquire?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- 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.
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.
Who deals with the council for a project in Portadown?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Other towns nearby
- Loft conversions in Craigavon
- Loft conversions in Banbridge
- Loft conversions in Armagh
- Loft conversions in Dungannon
Learn more about loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Portadown.