Loft Conversions in Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells has a great deal of tall Victorian property with generous roof spaces, which makes it good loft conversion territory. It also has extensive conservation areas, so what can be done to the outside of a roof is more restricted here than in most of the towns we cover.
Harcol Ltd carry out loft conversions across Tunbridge Wells, Southborough and Rusthall, and we will tell you at survey stage where the planning position is likely to limit the design.
Conversions in Conservation Areas
Where the roof is visible from the street, the approach usually has to change:
- Rooflight conversions using conservation-style flush rooflights
- Rear dormers set below the ridge and away from public view
- Dormers detailed in materials matching the original roof
- Internal conversions with no external alteration at all
- Full planning applications where permitted development has been removed
Tall Roofs, Awkward Stairs
The head height in a Victorian roof is rarely the problem here. The staircase usually is. Getting a compliant flight up to the loft without losing a bedroom on the floor below takes some careful planning in a house where the landing is narrow.
We look at the whole vertical circulation rather than just the loft, because the best loft room in the world is a poor trade for an unusable first floor.
What We Handle
Our loft conversions are run as a single contract covering:
- Survey, design input and structural calculations
- Planning submission where it is required
- Steelwork, new floor and dormer construction
- Staircase design and installation
- Fire safety, insulation and building control sign-off
- Full internal finish
For a loft conversion in Tunbridge Wells that respects the building and satisfies the planners, we can advise. You can also read about our building contractors in Tunbridge Wells, our builders in Tunbridge Wells page, or our home extensions and renovations services.