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Loft conversions in Caterham
Caterham customers have reviewed our lofts since 2014. Here is what they said and how planning works with Tandridge District Council.
What Caterham customers say
2 reviews from customers in Caterham, in their own words.
“Excellent service through the whole process. 10 out of 10!”
“We are thrilled with our new room and have already recommended Lordans & Lawsons to others.”
Which loft suits your house?
Rear 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 explainedHip-to-gable rear dormer
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 guideL-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 Caterham
Caterham is in the area of Tandridge District Council. 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, or if the council has removed permitted development rights with an Article 4 direction.
- 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 Caterham?
Call us today on 0333 207 4233 to book your free feasibility visit.