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Loft conversions in Sutton
Sutton families have reviewed our lofts since 2013. Here is what they said and how planning works with Sutton Council.
What Sutton customers say
4 reviews from customers in Sutton, in their own words.
“We could not be happier with our loft. Mark looked after us so well from start to finish. All the crews that came in were lovely but Ben, Jamie and Sam were outstanding. Such a pleasure to have such great people working in our home. Thank you so so much. Please come and see it soon! Claire & William.”
“We were very happy with the standard of work and professionalism of everyone. All crew teams were very friendly and easy to have around the house. Our finished loft is fantastic, better than I thought it would be!”
“We were very happy with Lordan's service and our lovely loft extension. Thank you very much!”
“The process was smooth from the beginning. Mark and every member of the crew were always knowledgeable, polite and professional. They made all the effort to finish the job and everything looks nice. Thanks.”
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 Sutton
Sutton 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 Sutton Garden Suburb), 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 Sutton?
Call us today on 0333 207 4233 to book your free feasibility visit.