We offer different conversion options to suit the unique property styles in West Hampstead.
Mansard Loft Conversion
Mansard conversions are a creative way for homeowners to expand their living space. These projects reshape the roof into near-vertical walls at 72 degrees with a flat roof, greatly increasing headroom and floor space. They can add virtually an entirely new level. Usually built at the rear or on both the front and rear of some townhouses with flat or butterfly roofs, these conversions fit well with the variety of architectural styles in West Hampstead, offering a stylish aesthetic and more interior space.
Mansard conversions are an elegant and spacious upgrade for terraced houses and other types of properties. However, due to the significant roof transformation they involve, planning permission will typically be required from the local council.
Dormer Loft Conversion
Dormer conversions add a box-shaped extension to the rear of the roof slope. This style has vertical walls and a flat or sloped ceiling, which increases both living area and headroom. Rear flat-roof dormers are very popular in terraced and semi-detached houses. They often qualify for Permitted Development, which makes the approval process easier if certain conditions are met. These conversions are extremely flexible for designing interiors and provide great value by maximising extra space.
Velux Loft Conversion
Velux loft conversions are ideal if your loft has enough headroom, offering a simple and cost-effective option. It involves adding roof windows directly into the current roof slope, removing the need to make major structural changes. This design fills the space with natural light and better ventilation with minimal alterations to your home’s exterior. The process mainly involves reinforcing the floors, adding insulation, and doing the finishing work.
Typically achievable through Permitted Development, Velux conversions are an easy solution to turn your loft into a practical space, like a home office or extra bedroom.
Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversion
Hip-to-gable loft conversions are a great way to expand homes with hipped roofs that slope on three or four sides. Perfect for semi-detached, detached, and some end-terrace houses in West Hampstead, this conversion involves changing one sloping side (if semi-detached) or both (if detached) into a vertical gable wall/s. This modification extends the roof ridge and creates more interior space with full headroom. Typically, adding a rear dormer helps to optimise the space even more.
While this changes the appearance of the roof, most of these conversions are constructed under Permitted Development (PD), since some UK local planning departments won’t approve this design.
L-Shape Loft Conversion
An L-shape loft conversion is an ideal choice for Edwardian and Victorian terraced houses in West Hampstead. This style connects a dormer on the main roof with one on the rear extension or outrigger roof, forming a spacious L-shaped room inside. This area can be transformed into multiple rooms or a grand master bedroom with an en-suite and dressing area.