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Loft conversions in Carshalton
We've been converting lofts in Carshalton for years, and Carshalton families have reviewed our work since 2013. Here is what they said, a few of the lofts we built there, and how planning works with Sutton Council.
What Carshalton customers say
6 reviews from customers in Carshalton, in their own words.
“Fantastic crew, excellent finish, contact was very good. Finished in 9 weeks, 100% recommended.”
“Great team of guys throughout. Minor snags all resolved with no issues. Thanks.”
“We chose Lordans & Lawsons to carry out our loft extension as they were highly recommended by friends. We are delighted with the work and we love our two extra bedrooms and new bathroom.”
“Thanks to Mark and his team for a very professional and satisfying experience and end result.”
“Very pleased with the end result. Mark, Rob and all staff were always polite which was much appreciated.”
“We would thoroughly recommend Lordans and Lawsons Loft Conversions, the project management and customer services skills were outstanding!”
Lofts we've built in Carshalton
Which loft suits your house?
Hip-to-gable rear dormerBuilt in Carshalton
Semi-detached houses with a hipped (sloping) side roof
The sloping side roof is built up into a straight gable wall, then a rear dormer goes on the back.
Hip-to-gable rear dormer guideRear dormer
Three-bed semis and terraces
A box built out from the back roof slope, giving full standing height and the most floor space.
Rear dormer explainedL-shaped dormer
Victorian terraces with an L-shaped roof
A dormer that wraps the main roof and the back addition, so the new room runs in an L.
L-shaped dormer explainedModern truss
Newer houses with a trussed roof
Steel beams take the load of the criss-crossed roof trusses, so the loft opens up into a room.
Modern truss explainedBungalow
Bungalows
Turns a bungalow's roof space into upstairs rooms, usually with dormers and a new staircase.
Bungalow explained
Not sure? We'll tell you what your loft can take at the free feasibility visit.
Planning in Carshalton
Carshalton is in the area of the London Borough of Sutton. Most loft conversions don't need planning permission: they count as permitted development if they stay within the size and design rules. That changes if your house is in a conservation area (London Borough of Sutton has several, including Carshalton Village), or if the council has removed permitted development rights with an Article 4 direction.
Sutton also has Areas of Special Local Character as well as conservation areas, so it's worth checking your road before you plan a dormer that faces the street.
- We check your road at the free feasibility visit and tell you straight away if you need a planning application.
- Our in-house architect, Simon Burrows, draws up your loft, and Mark goes through the drawings with you, including whether permitted development applies.
- Every loft needs building regulations approval. We handle it through independent building control, start to finish.
Thinking about a loft conversion in Carshalton?
Call us today on 0333 207 4233 to book your free feasibility visit.