Loft conversions · Poole, Dorset
Loft conversions in Poole, designed and built by one team.
A loft conversion turns unused roof space into a room, but it needs the right stairs, structure and fire safety designed before anyone starts building. We handle the survey, drawings, approvals, engineering and the build under one contract.
- ★ 5.0 on Google (15 reviews)
- Checkatrade 10/10 (20 reviews)
- We reply the same working day.
What we cover
Types of loft conversion
Which type suits your house depends on your roof, the planning position, and how much space you want. We recommend the type that fits your house.
Velux (roof light)
No structural change to the roofline. Roof light windows fitted into the existing pitch — usually the simplest option.
Dormer
A box that projects vertically from the roof slope. Adds meaningful headroom and floor space.
Hip-to-gable
Converts a hipped roof end into a vertical gable wall. Often combined with a rear dormer for more space.
Mansard
A full rear roof alteration with a near-vertical back wall. The most space, and it needs planning permission.
Why homeowners choose us
The people who draw your project are the people who build it. So the drawings are made to be built, not just to get approval, and we price each item on them before you commit.
Free
Free project review
Tell us what you want to do. We call you back the same working day to tell you what your project needs and whether it is worth doing. There is no cost and no obligation.
The price is agreed from the drawings
The build price only changes if you change the design.
One firm and one contract
You don't have to find and manage separate designers, engineers and builders.
You can stop after any step
The drawings are yours to use with any builder.
How a building project works
Every extension, knock-through or loft conversion has four stages. We do all four.
- 01
Drawings
We measure your house and draw it as it is now. Then we draw the new layout.
- 02
Approvals
We apply for planning permission if you need it, and prepare the Building Regulations drawings. Building Control is an independent inspector. They check the work and sign it off.
- 03
Engineering
A structural engineer works out the size of any steel beams and foundations before building starts.
- 04
Building work
We do the building work and finish the rooms.
For a loft conversion, Building Regulations approval always applies, since it covers the stairs, structure, insulation and fire safety, whatever the roof type.
Photos from our jobs
These are our sites, photographed as the work happened.
How it works
There are five steps. You can stop after any of them.
You can stop after any step. The drawings are yours, and you can use them with another builder.
We build in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and about 20 miles around them. For homes further away, our remote layout service works anywhere in the UK, and we can price the work, prepare tender documents and vet local builders.
Step 1
Free project review
Send us a few details or call. We look at what you want to do and tell you what it will need and whether it is worth taking further.
Free
Step 2
Layout Ideas Pack
We draw your home as it is now and up to three ways it could work, then fine-tune your favourite with you on a video call. Done remotely from your Rightmove link, floor plan or sketch, or in person with a measured site survey and a 3D point cloud scan.
Remote or in person
Step 3
Cost estimate
Once you have a layout you like, we estimate what it would cost to build.
Price agreed before you commit
Step 4
Drawings, approvals and engineering
Full drawings, structural calculations, and the planning and Building Regulations applications. The house is measured at this stage if it hasn't been already.
Priced after the estimate
Step 5
The build
Near Poole, we price the building work from the finished drawings, then do the work and finish the rooms. Further away, we price it, prepare the tender documents and vet local builders.
Price agreed from the drawings
What our customers say
- ★ 5.0 on Google (15 reviews)
- Checkatrade 10/10 (20 reviews)
- We reply the same working day.
“…they can do everything from start to finish for you.”
“…carried out layout drawings for a very reasonable amount. Josh also gave us a budget price to carry out the works.”
“I couldn't recommend Josh enough! He has been absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, he was happy to bounce lots of ideas back and forth until we were happy. He is polite, friendly and professional in every aspect. I would definitely be using his services again in the future when needed.”
“Josh got the plans for our extension completed and submitted very quickly. We had a number of amendments and obstacles to overcome but nothing was too much trouble for him. A very professional and efficient service.”
How we help
You want more space or a better layout, but you don't know where to start, what it will cost, or who to trust with it.
We tell you what your project needs
At the free review we tell you whether you need planning permission, Building Regulations approval or a structural engineer, and what that involves.
You see your options before you commit
The Layout Ideas Pack gives you up to three layout options for your house, and the cost estimate tells you what your favourite would cost to build.
You know the cost before work starts
We price the build from our own drawings, so you are not relying on a builder's guess.
You deal with one firm
We do the drawings, the approvals, the engineering and the building work. You don't have to find, manage and chase separate firms.
Questions
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion in Dorset?
Most loft conversions fall under Permitted Development and don't need a planning application, as long as they stay within volume limits and use specific roof styles. We check your project and tell you whether you need full planning permission or a Certificate of Lawfulness.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Poole?
Start with the Free Project Review, free. If it makes sense to go ahead, the next step is the Layout Ideas Pack, done remotely or in person. A full dormer or hip-to-gable conversion typically costs £30,000–£60,000 to build. We give you accurate drawings and a clear scope so builder pricing is comparable.
How long does a loft conversion take?
We reply the same working day to agree a time. Build time depends on the type of conversion: a Velux loft is a smaller job than a full dormer.
What types of loft conversion do you design?
Velux (roof light), dormer, hip-to-gable, and mansard. We recommend the option that suits your roof type, the planning position, and what you want from the space.
Do I need building regulations approval for a loft conversion?
Yes. All loft conversions need Building Regulations approval regardless of planning permission. We prepare and submit the Building Regulations drawings as part of the job.
Tell us what you want to change
Send a few details and we will call you back the same working day to tell you what your project needs. There is no cost and no obligation.
We build in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and about 20 miles around them.
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