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Loft Conversions

Let's turn that dusty, forgotten roof space into a bright, beautiful room you'll actually want to spend time in. An extra bedroom, a home office or a quiet retreat, adding real space and genuine value to your home.

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What's involved

More room, without the upheaval of moving

A loft conversion is one of the kindest ways to add space and value to your home, and the lovely thing is it all happens up above your head, with the rest of the house left to get on as normal. Paul looks after the whole job from start to finish, from the very first sketch and structural calculations through to the final coat of paint, so you've got one friendly, trusted local builder throughout rather than a chain of subcontractors.

What we can do up there
  • Dormer conversions
    Extend headroom and usable floor space with a flat or pitched dormer.
  • Velux / rooflight conversions
    Keep the existing roofline and flood the room with natural daylight.
  • Hip-to-gable & L-shaped
    Reclaim awkward roof shapes for a larger, squarer, more usable room.
  • Structural steel & floor strengthening
    Building-control-approved support, properly calculated, beneath your feet.
  • Staircases
    Space-saving stairs designed to fit and finished to match your home.
  • Insulation & plastering
    Warm, quiet, fully finished walls and ceilings, ready to decorate.
  • Electrics, heating & plumbing
    First-fix through to a room that's genuinely ready to live in.
  • En-suites & storage
    Lovely optional extras, like a tucked-in shower room or built-in eaves storage.
Recent work

Lofts we've transformed

Dormer conversion mid-build
Bespoke oak staircase
New pine staircase and balustrade
Structural steel above the ceiling
Steel and timber structural junction
Freshly-fitted oak staircase
Dormer conversion mid-build
Good to know

Loft conversion questions, answered

A few of the things homeowners ask Paul most often. Got one that isn't here? Do just pick up the phone. Paul's always happy to talk it through, no pressure at all.

Most take around 6 to 8 weeks on site, depending on the type and any structural work involved. Paul will give you a realistic timeline before anything starts, and keep you gently updated as the job progresses.

Many loft conversions fall under permitted development, but it really does depend on your roof, the design and your property. Paul handles building regulations as standard and is happy to advise on planning from the very first visit.

Yes, in most cases you can. The bulk of the work happens up in the loft and is sealed off from the rest of the home, so day-to-day life carries on with as little disruption as possible.

It varies with the size, type and finish you're after. After a free, no-obligation visit Paul gives you a clear, itemised quote with no hidden extras, so you always know exactly where you stand.

A well-built loft conversion is one of the most reliable ways to add both living space and value, often returning more than it costs when it's done properly.

Paul looks after the whole job from start to finish, including the structural work, carpentry, electrics, plumbing and plastering, coordinating any specialists so you only ever deal with one trusted, friendly person.

Kind words

Trusted by local homeowners

★★★★★
Review

We have recently had a small loft conversion with skylight windows completed by Paul and Harry. We are very impressed by the quality of their work and such tidy and respectful workers too.

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Ally
Exeter
★★★★★
Review

Paul has done an amazing job converting our loft into an incredible bedroom and en suite. His workmanship is first class and we are very pleased with the end result. Whilst on site he kept everything very clean and tidy.

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Andy Balsdon
Brixham
★★★★★
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The professionalism and personal approach from Paul was excellent throughout our loft conversion. Paul took care of the lion's share of the entire job, fitting it neatly into the exact estimated time originally discussed.

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Robert Clutterbuck
Teignmouth

Got a project in mind, big or small?

Tell Paul what you're thinking and he'll get back to you personally. It's free, there's no obligation and absolutely no pressure. Just honest, friendly advice from a local builder who genuinely wants to help.