At Roofline we can do as much or as little as you want us to. Should you wish to originate your own plans that's fine, we will work with your architect. Should you wish to use your own plumber or electrician, that's fine we will work with them. Should you only want the structural side of your conversion carried out by Roofline, that's fine. We understand that some jobs you can do yourself or know someone who is able to help you.

When we survey your property inform us what you would like us to quote for and we can provide you with a detailed quotation based on the work you want done. Alternatively if you don't want the hassle or worry we can carry out the full loft conversion for you from plans to plaster. All you'll have to worry about is what colour you want to paint it!!!

A member of our team carries out a no obligation survey on your property. This enables us to discuss your requirements and for us to offer our advice on the best option for you. We will ensure that the proposed conversion compliments the existing exterior of your house and provides you with the maximum amount of living space for your loft area.

A fixed quotation will be sent to you detailing all proposed work and specifications.

Should you wish to proceed, we will issue you a schedule of payments, which will clarify the payment dates for your conversion and will confirm the agreed work that is to be carried out. We will ask you to forward a deposit with the completed payment plan so that plans can be originated and to secure you a place in our working schedule. Please note that a final payment will only be required once all work is completed, passed on site by the local authority/independent inspectors, and you are happy.

A member of our team will carry out a full survey of your property and initiate for the full working drawings and structural calculations to be drawn up. These will comply with all current building regulations. The cost of the plans and calculations are included in the quotation. However, should you decide not to proceed at this point the cost of the drawings must be reimbursed to Roofline.

The proposed plans will be forwarded to you for your approval before they are submitted into your local authority. Any alterations you want can be made at this point. Should you require planning permission, the appropriate forms will be completed and submitted. Planning permission normally takes 8 to 12 weeks depending on your local authority. Throughout this time, Roofline will liaise with the council concerning the progress of your application and act accordingly should it be required.

Once planning permission / lawful development is obtained or before work commences, full plans and structural calculations will be submitted to the Building Control Department or Independent Building Control Inspectors. A statuary commencement notice will be sent to the council informing them when work is going to begin on your property. We work closely and consult the appointed Inspectors throughout your conversion. Site visits to inspect the work are arranged when appropriate.

Once all approvals that are required have been obtained, we will confirm your start date. A member of Roofline will meet with you before any work commences on your property. We will arrange for the scaffolding to be erected and materials to be delivered ready for work to commence.

Every conversion is different depending on your property, type of loft conversion and design. However, they do tend to follow a pattern.

Inspections from your appointed Building Inspector will take place throughout your conversion. A final inspection will be carried out and a completion letter issued.

Your whole loft conversion should be completed within 4 to 6 weeks

Not all lofts can be converted; in some cases it is not practical. Your main concern is the head height of your existing property. Ideally you need a minimum of 2.2m head height in your existing loft space. This should be measured from the apex of the roof to the top of the existing joist. Remember you will loose some of this height when your new floor and ceilings are installed.

It is still possible to carryout a loft conversion if your head height is tight. Your existing ceilings can be lowered or your structural steel work can be lowered into your first floor ceiling.

Your property must have sufficient load bearing walls to support the extra burden. This is only an issue when converting bungalows, where the foundations are not deep enough and there are also no internal load bearing walls.

A member of The Roofline team will be able to advise you and hopefully find a solution so that you can experience the benefits of a loft conversion.

A number of factors must be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not your property needs planning permission. You would not normally need to obtain planning permission for your loft conversion providing that:

Yes, we will prepare plans and building calculations and ensure that the necessary notices and permissions are agreed with your local authority

Depending on the size of your conversion, building work is normally completed within four to six weeks. The expected time scale of your conversion will be confirmed to you before work commences on your property.

Obviously there will be some disturbance, however we try to minimise it by consulting with the customer throughout the conversion so that they are fully aware of the work in progress

Yes, we would be pleased to show you one of our completed conversions. We will put you in direct touch with one of our many satisfied customers.

Yes, it has been proven that by converting your loft area into additional living space the price of your property will increase.