Loft conversions in Strabane

Covering Strabane

Our coverage around Strabane (BT82) also includes Derry (14 miles to the north-east) and Omagh.

Homes in County Tyrone

Housing in Northern Ireland mixes terraces in Belfast and Derry with detached houses and bungalows in towns and rural areas, many with room to extend.

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.

Planning and building control applications to the council
Design drawings and structural calculations
New floor joists, steels and staircase

What is the guide price for a loft conversion in Strabane?

Use these ranges to budget for loft conversions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.

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

What approvals does a loft conversion need in Northern Ireland?

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. Building control approval is needed for every loft conversion.

What should I think about before starting?

Head height under the ridge decides whether a conversion is practical.
The new staircase usually takes space from the landing or a bedroom below.

What are the steps?

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.
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.

Can you visit a house in Strabane to quote?

Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.

Loft conversions near Strabane

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