Guides

Know what to expect.

Plain-English guides to help you plan your project before you speak to a builder.

Choosing a loft conversion type

Rooflight, rear dormer, L-shape, hip-to-gable and mansard — how they differ and which houses suit each.

Rear, side-return and double-storey options, and what to have ready before you ask for a quotation.

Size, structure, finish level, access and approvals — the factors behind every quotation.

Answers on planning, timescales, payments and living at home during the work.

A checklist for comparing builders' quotes like for like.

Common mistakes that add cost or delay.