Convert the space within your existing roof profile into a considered, well-detailed room — with the structure, stairs, fire safety and insulation designed together.
Bright attic family room with skylights
An attic conversion transforms the space within your existing roof profile into usable rooms without changing the outer shape of the roof (beyond items like rooflights). It is a design-led process, not a simple loft board-out.
Depending on the property and design, an attic can become an office, playroom, hobby room, extra storage or, where compliance allows, a habitable bedroom.
Suitability depends on floor-to-ridge height, roof type, floor structure, stair position, escape routes, fire separation, ventilation and insulation. A home survey is needed to confirm these for your property.
Cut-timber roofs (rafters and purlins) usually offer the most flexibility. Trussed roofs typically need structural work to remove or replace bracing before the space can be used.
Existing ceiling joists are usually not sized to carry habitable loads. A new floor system, sized by an engineer, sits alongside or above the existing joists.
New stairs need enough headroom top and bottom, must meet stair regulations, and are usually placed over the existing staircase or from a landing.
Adding a habitable storey changes how fire must be managed — protected escape, fire doors, mains-wired smoke detection and construction detailing are all considered together.
Rooflights are usually the least intrusive way to bring in daylight and can often be accommodated without changing the exterior profile.
Modern insulation must be designed with ventilation in mind to avoid condensation. This is a design decision, not just a materials choice.
Storage space and habitable rooms are treated very differently under Building Regulations. Calling a room a bedroom carries specific requirements around structure, stairs, fire safety, ventilation and energy performance.
As a rule of thumb, a usable floor-to-ridge measurement is a good early indicator, but the answer depends on your roof type, floor build-up and stair position. We measure this properly during the home survey.
A two-minute check gives you an early indication before you commit to a home survey.
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