Loft conversions and extensions across Swindon
Loft Conversion Architects in Swindon
CK Architectural are proud to provide an excellent standard of loft conversions throughout Swindon and the surrounding areas. Our broad and varied experience with a range of loft conversion styles such as dormers and Velux conversions, mansards and even roof lifts will create a beautiful space in your home.
Hands on from the initial concept and survey all the way to planning approval and build management, our award-winning service can transform an unused loft into a space to be proud of. As well as drawing and designing, we work alongside local building control and planning authorities in Swindon to gain the necessary permissions for a successful conversion.
Book a free consultation now and we can talk through the upcoming stages of your project. Our team are on hand to answer any questions about your loft’s journey.
Types of loft conversions/roof extensions:
Rooflight/Velux Loft Conversions
If you are lucky enough to have a loft with plenty of head height, an effective and affordable conversion can be done by creating a fixed staircase and adding Velux windows, without the need for a dormer or hip to gable conversion.
Hip to Gable Loft Conversions
A popular choice on semi-detached or detached houses in Swindon. Hip to gable conversions increase your internal loft space by replacing part of a sloping roof with a vertical wall, referred to as a gable. This technique can make the space feel more like a typical room than a loft area.
Dormer Loft Conversions
A dormer is a vertical extension to an existing roof, projecting from a hipped or sloped roof. Dormers come in a broad range of appearances, such as boxed or pitched forms, and provide extra headroom as well as increased floor space, to make a more comfortable interior.
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The Loft Conversion Process
Like any extension or conversion, loft conversions have a number of variables, however the overall process is generally similar. With hundreds of successful loft conversions in Swindon and the UK, we have the knowledge and skills to make yours perfect.
Beginning the process with a meeting to really understand what you need from the space, we will then survey your property and design concepts to suit your house. Collaborating with yourself to create the best possible design, we then liaise with the relevant planning and building authorities to gain all the relevant permissions for the build to start. In the case that any design tweaks or amendments are requested by local authorities, these changes will be made free of charge to obtain the necessary approvals.
After this, the build can start. CK Architectural’s 5 step process includes the production of detailed builder drawings, to clearly instruct your builder on the proposed design. Our build coordination services include the overseeing of your project to ensure all work is done efficiently, correctly and without cutting any corners. We make sure that the process is as stress-free and cost effective as possible.
Permitted Development
With any renovation, planning permission is often the first place people go when deciding what will and won’t work for them. A great thing about loft conversions is that most of the time, they’re actually classed as a Permitted Development right, meaning you don’t need formal planning permission. It’s advised that you still get a certificate of lawful development, however, to ensure you’re insured and have no issues proving legitimacy when selling the property.
If you do however need planning permission, for whatever reason, we’re still more than able to help you get it. Our expertise in architectural design and home renovation sees us working with local planning authorities every single day, and we know everything there is to know about giving your project the best chance of success. We’ll even submit your proposal on your behalf.
Permitted Development Requirements
- No extension beyond the plane of the existing roof slope of the principal elevation that fronts the highway
- No extension to be higher than the highest part of the roof and similar materials.
- No verandas, balconies or raised platforms.
- Side-facing windows to be obscure-glazed; any opening to be 1.7m above the floor.
- Roof extensions, apart from hip to gable ones, are to be set back at least 20cm from the original eaves.
- The roof enlargement cannot overhang the outer face of the wall of the original house.
- Roof extensions are not to be permitted development in designated areas such as AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty), conservation areas, listed building etc.
Building Regulations for Loft conversions in Swindon
Building regulations drawings are needed for most loft conversions that are going to become habitable spaces, like somewhere to sleep or relax in, as they are used to get building control approval.
This approval is essential to ensure that your loft conversion will be safe and legal, as well as not invalidate your home insurance and ensure it adds to the value of your property. On top of this, they’re also great for getting builder quotes as they add much more detail about the build and the work that will be undertaken.
We provide building regulations drawings for lofts of all shapes and sizes, including all of the details that you need from heat and light to access and fire safety all to ensure you get the permissions that you need to build successfully and allow your loft to reach its fullest potential.
The conversion needs to consider things like:
- Floor joists, roof support and steel beams
- Fire routes and fire doors
- Detection and alarm systems
- Stair height and steepness
- Sound insulation
Building a Loft Conversion in Swindon
The only thing left to do with your loft conversion is to actually have it built. With all of your approved drawings and permissions, you’ll be in the perfect position to start off your building project with a trusted professional.
Whilst we are not builders ourselves, we can suggest various builders that are well suited to your budget and property, as well as offering a complete project management service on top of this.
We’re able to oversee the entire conversion process on your behalf, making sure that all work carried out is done correctly, with regular site inspections, contract mediation, issue resolution, and generally ensuring that the build process is as cost effective and streamlined as can be.
