Unfortunately there are some restrictions to London loft conversions that do not apply to most of the rest of the UK. Large parts of London are in conservation areas which means that it can be tough to get planning for London loft conversions. Also, rather annoyingly, there is not a comprehensive guide to what parts of London are in a conservation area and parts where the planning permission for a loft extension is not needed. This means that many people in London are unaware of whether they would be allowed London loft conversions. If you are not sure about your situation we have covered some initial checks that you can do in our free checklist.

Because London property enjoys a higher price per square foot (or endures depending on your situation), London loft conversions can be a better investment than other UK loft conversions because the labour and materials cost is relatively similar. This means that by adding a certain amount of living space to a property you can increase the value far beyond the cost of the work.

As with most things in life it you get what you pay for and this could not be more relevant than with London loft conversions. We have all heard stories of cowboy builders who take your money and disappear so what seems like a really cheap deal now, might become a huge expense in the future. That is why it is so important to do your due diligence when hiring London builders. Even if the builders that you do hire complete the job and everything looks fine, when it comes to selling your property a building surveyor might find fault in his work.

If you do not know of any reputable London builders then you are welcome to use the ones that we recommend. We have a strict selection process and only established London builders who specialise in London loft conversions make it on our list. All you have to do is pop your details into the box below and we’ll arrange for them to give you a call. You will not be under any obligation and they can talk you through all your options.