As building contractors we build all types of loft conversion, such as mansards, dormers and the installation of rooflights/Velux™ which allow the householder to keep the shape of the existing roof.

Mansards

This type of conversion is commonly found in Central London areas, where clients are obliged to follow the mansard trend of similar conversions, as it is often required by the local planning authority in these areas.

Dormers

This option is where the existing loft space is of insufficient size for the proposed conversion. It creates additional headroom for the staircase and new room(s).

Rooflight/Velux™

This option is generally adequate for those contemplating the smaller loft conversion, generally for a single bedroom, study, etc, where adequate height is available within the existing loft space. Rooflights/Velux™ can be installed with minimum disruption, as the shape of the existing roof does not need to be altered.

Argrove carries out loft conversions by following one of the two procedures below:

• Argrove are able to manage the project from the outset, either contracting directly to experienced architects or recommending a known and trusted architect to draw the initial plans. The architect will handle the planning permission application (if planning permission is required) and building regulations application, and we will then carry out the build stage from this point

• We often find that the client already has drawings, planning permission has been granted (or is not needed) and they have building regulations approval. Argrove will then take over the project for the build stage and furthermore, is able to commence works at short notice due to the depth of resources of the company