Loft Conversions in Sevenoaks
Loft conversions are popular in Sevenoaks for a simple reason: land is expensive, so the cheapest extra bedroom in the house is usually the one already sitting under the roof. The larger Edwardian and inter-war houses here often have deep roof voids with the head height a conversion needs.
Harcol Ltd carry out loft conversions across Sevenoaks and the surrounding villages, handling the structure, the stairs, the building control side and the finish as one contract.
Types of Loft Conversion
Which conversion suits your house depends on the roof shape and the head height available:
- Rooflight conversions where the existing height already works
- Rear dormers to create full-height usable floor area
- Hip to gable conversions on semi-detached and end properties
- L-shaped dormers on houses with a rear outrigger
- Full mansard conversions where the roof has to be rebuilt
Head Height Decides Everything
The first question on any loft is how much height there is from the existing ceiling joists to the ridge. Below about 2.2 metres a straightforward conversion stops being possible and the roof structure itself has to change, which alters the cost significantly.
We measure that on the first visit and tell you honestly which type of conversion your roof will take, before anyone starts drawing.
What the Work Involves
A conversion here typically covers:
- Structural steel and new floor joists spanning to the walls
- A staircase that meets regulations without ruining the floor below
- Dormer construction and roof alterations
- Insulation, fire separation and escape provision
- Plumbing for an en-suite where there is room
- Plastering, joinery and decoration
For a loft conversion in Sevenoaks handled by one contractor from structure to decoration, we can take the whole job on. You can also read about our building contractors in Sevenoaks, our builders in Sevenoaks page, or our home extensions and renovations services.