Loft conversions in St Albans

Loft Conversion Specialists in St Albans

At Unique Lofts, we have over 15 years of experience in the trade and specialise in making the most of your home. As well as creating more space, a loft conversion can increase the value of your property. Whatever you need, our team brings its expertise to a high-quality build for customers throughout St Albans.

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Custom Designed Loft Extensions in St Albans

Extensions are a great way to increase your space and add value to your property in St Albans at the same time, and a loft extension is one of the best ways to do it. Every element of the extension should suit your needs while being secure, durable and good to look at. Every design is completed by a qualified, dedicated architect, so you can trust that we meet building regulations and never compromise on structural integrity.

Loft Conversions To Suit Your Family Home in St Albans

As your family grows, you need more space. If you don’t have room for a traditional extension, a loft conversion is a great, more budget-friendly alternative. Conversions use the existing structure above your home, which in most cases means less building work and a lower cost than an extension.

We offer a variety of conversions, including popular options such as dormer, Velux and mansard, which work well as an extra bedroom or a dedicated office.

Contact Us Today For Your Loft Conversion

If you need a team of expert designers and builders to create your loft extension, conversion or roofing works, call our team on 020 8088 0329 or fill in our online contact form.

Why choose Unique Lofts?

A dedicated building team for the entire project
A project manager, making communication easy
An in-house architect and structural engineer for your plans
Applications made to the council on your behalf
Local referrals for peace of mind

Homes in St Albans

Loft Conversions for St Albans Terraces & Family Homes

St Albans has a varied mix of homes, and the best conversion depends on the house.

Victorian and Edwardian terraces, in areas such as Fleetville and around Clarence Park, often have a rear outrigger. A rear dormer, or an L-shaped conversion that adds a second dormer over the outrigger, can create a bedroom with its own shower room.

1930s and later semi-detached and detached houses, found in areas such as Marshalswick and Bernards Heath, often have hipped roofs that suit a hip-to-gable conversion with a rear dormer.

Planning & building regulations

Planning a Loft Conversion in St Albans

Planning in St Albans is handled by St Albans City and District Council. The St Albans Conservation Area covers a large part of the historic city centre and the streets around it, and in conservation areas dormers and roof extensions are not covered by permitted development, so planning permission is needed. The council will also look closely at how a roof extension fits in with the street.

Outside conservation areas, many loft conversions are permitted development. We check the position for your address at the start and make any application to the council on your behalf, then manage building regulations through to completion.

We handle the paperwork

Checking whether you need planning permission
Drawings by our in-house architect
Structural calculations by our in-house engineer
Any application to St Albans City and District Council
Building regulations managed throughout
Completion paperwork sent to you at the end

Loft conversion types

The Loft Conversions We Build in St Albans

We build every type of loft conversion in St Albans, designed around your roof and how you want to use the space.

Rear dormer

Extra headroom across the back of the loft.

Hip-to-gable

Turns a hipped roof into a full gable.

Rooflight (Velux)

Keeps your roof shape and adds light.

L-shaped

Two dormers joined over a rear extension.

Mansard

Adds almost a whole floor.

Reviews

What our customers say

Homeowners across North London and Hertfordshire rate us on Google and Checkatrade.

      EXCELLENT  
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   Bill MacKinnon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had our loft conversion completed by Unique lofts Ltd. We couldn’t be happier with the experience we had from start to finish.
From day one, Ben and his team set the tone; punctual, professional, and genuinely respectful to our home. The site was kept clean and tidy throughout, which made a huge difference to daily life, during the conversion. They were organised, communicated well, and delivered the project on time in just six weeks.
The quality of work was always of a high standard. The care and professionalism of the team really stood out during and after the conversion. We could see that they took real pride in their work.
We would highly recommend Unique lofts and the team to anyone considering a loft conversion.
Mr & Mrs W. C. Mackinnon
  
 
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   Jeremy Ornstin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Engaged Mark and his team on our loft conversion. Mark handled all the paper processes and Ben (together with Martin)  was the onsite manager organising all the deliveries and timings of other contractors. They were a pleasure to have working on site. Tidying each evening and very careful as were the tradesmen on the team. All in all a credit to the industry.
  
 
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   James Taine 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Mark and Unique Lofts for an L-shaped dormer. The team were facilitative of a two-stage planning process to maximise the amount of space we could add. The team were great on-site, and build quality was high. They suggested alternative approaches to e.g. skylights and windows to save money. We'd use UL again for future extensions.
  
 
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   Emma Mercer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loft conversion of a Victorian terrace in Bedford. 10/10 for service, professionalism, speed and quality.
  
 
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   Michael Thomas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had a loft conversion with Unique Lofts and I would highly recommend. Very professional and courteous team, communication was great, on time and work completed on schedule even with additional work being carried out. We’re very happy with the end result, rooms more spacious than we expected (head height in particular) and all completed to a very high standard. The project did come in above our budget, but this is due to additional work we requested and some unforeseen work, all of which was explained fully by the team and options were provided before agreeing on the best way forward. Overall we’re very satisfied and I would highly recommend.
  
 
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   Paul Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a very positive experience with Mark and the Unique Lofts team for our loft conversion. I would highly recommend them.

Michael and Brad (our team) were friendly, dedicated and hardworking. Our neighbours, who had the skip chute cross their garden, also shared how considerate and friendly they were.

Michael kept me in the loop, followed up on my enquiries and gave some really helpful advice in moving airing cupboards and opening up the loft space for more natural light.

All in all, highly recommended.
  
 
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   Pui-Yee Hyde 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would highly recommend Unique Lofts and was lucky to find them after another firm let us down. Our team were Ben, Martin and Connor who have been considerate, incredibly skilled and hard working. Even our neighbours commented on what nice guys they were. Ben was our main contact and kept me updated, followed up on my enquiries and turned up when they said they would. Every trades person Unique used turned up on time, cleaned up after themselves, were professional and very good at their jobs. Unique invoiced exactly as quoted and were a pleasure to work with. Thank you Unique Lofts!
  
 
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   Sarah Worton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben and his team were really helpful and communicative through the whole project. They finished in the time quoted and kept us informed with updates daily and we could always get hold of them on WhatsApp too. They were courteous, respectful and did a great job. Mark was always available too and happy to answer our question. The work was completed on time, to a high standard and within the quote given to us. We are really pleased with our new loft and would highly recommend Unique Lofts.

Planning a loft conversion in St Albans?

Call us, send a message on WhatsApp or ask for a free quote. We will get back to you to talk through your ideas.

Where we work

Loft Conversions Across St Albans

St Albans is a short drive north from our base in Barnet, so we can reach you quickly for surveys and stay close to your project throughout. We work across the city and nearby, including:

Fleetville
Marshalswick
Bernards Heath
Clarence Park
St Stephens
London Colney
Park Street
Sandridge
Bricket Wood

Other areas we cover

Questions

Loft conversions in St Albans: FAQs

Can’t see your question here? Call us on 020 8088 0329 or send us a message on WhatsApp.

Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion in St Albans?

In the St Albans Conservation Area, dormers and roof extensions need planning permission. Elsewhere, many loft conversions are permitted development. We check this for your address and handle any application to St Albans City and District Council.

What loft conversion suits a Victorian terrace in St Albans?

A rear dormer is the most common choice. If the house has a rear outrigger, an L-shaped conversion can add a second dormer over it, giving room for a bedroom and a bathroom.

Do you work outside the city centre?

Yes. We work across St Albans and nearby, including London Colney, Park Street, Sandridge and Bricket Wood.

Do you offer free quotes in St Albans?

Yes. Call us on 020 8088 0329, send a message on WhatsApp or fill in the form below and we will arrange a free, no-obligation quote.

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