Loft conversions in Watford

Beautifully Designed Loft Conversions Throughout Watford

At Unique Lofts, we take pride in being one of the leading companies for loft conversions, extensions, roofing works and refurbishments in and around Watford. With over 15 years of experience, we are committed to building high-quality, secure and durable designs for every project we take on.

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Loft Conversions With Minimal Disruption

Any building project can disrupt your daily life. We work quickly and efficiently to complete the whole project, from design to installation, so you can get back to normal as soon as possible.

Loft Extensions in Watford

Extending your existing space is a great way to improve your home. It can be designed to look and feel exactly how you want, while increasing the value of your property. From bedrooms and offices to bathrooms and storage, we have built loft extensions throughout Watford for many different needs. Our dedicated team supports you throughout the project, making sure everything is completed to a high standard and meets your specification.

Loft Conversions For Your Watford Home

For many growing families, the house lacks space for a traditional extension, and moving to a bigger home brings all kinds of stress. A loft conversion is often the best answer, because it makes use of the existing structure of your home. Our specialist team makes sure structural integrity is never compromised and everything is in line with planning rules. Our qualified architect designs each conversion, from a dormer to a gable-end or Velux, to suit your home and your needs.

Arrange Your Loft Consultation Now

If you are in Watford or the surrounding areas and need a team of expert builders and architects for a roofing, conversion or extension project, call Unique Lofts today on 020 8088 0329, or use our online contact form and we will be in touch.

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 Watford

Loft Conversions for Watford’s Homes

Watford has everything from Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the town centre and in Oxhey to interwar semi-detached and detached houses in areas such as Cassiobury and Nascot.

Terraced houses usually suit a rear dormer, or an L-shaped conversion where there is a rear outrigger, giving space for a bedroom and shower room.

Semi-detached and detached houses with hipped roofs often suit a hip-to-gable conversion with a rear dormer. We completed exactly this kind of conversion for a family in nearby Bushey.

Planning & building regulations

Planning a Loft Conversion with Watford Borough Council

Watford has ten conservation areas, including Nascot, Estcourt, Oxhey, Watford Heath and Macdonell Gardens. In a conservation area, dormers and roof extensions are not covered by permitted development, so planning permission is needed and the design must suit the character of the area. Some parts of Watford are also covered by Article 4 directions.

Elsewhere, many loft conversions can go ahead as permitted development. We check the rules for your address and make any application to Watford Borough 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 Watford Borough Council
Building regulations managed throughout
Completion paperwork sent to you at the end

Loft conversion types

The Loft Conversions We Build in Watford

We build every type of loft conversion in Watford, 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

We work across Watford and the surrounding area, including Bushey.

Mark and his team completed our hip to gable loft conversion in September. We employed them as Mark was clearly interested in our project and made suggestions which we took on board. The pricing was good and they came in on budget. The extra space is fantastic and we are delighted with the outcome.

Louise Howley, Bushey

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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 Watford?

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Where we work

Loft Conversions Across Watford

Watford is a short drive from our base in Barnet. We work across the town and nearby, including:

Cassiobury
Nascot Wood
Oxhey
Watford Heath
Bushey
Garston
Leavesden
Croxley Green
Abbots Langley

Other areas we cover

Questions

Loft conversions in Watford: 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 Watford?

If you live in one of Watford’s ten conservation areas, such as Nascot or Oxhey, 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 Watford Borough Council.

Do you work in Bushey?

Yes. We completed a hip-to-gable loft conversion for a family in Bushey, and we work across the area around Watford.

How do you keep disruption down?

We plan the work carefully, keep the site tidy and give you one project manager to deal with, so you always know what is happening and when.

Do you offer free quotes in Watford?

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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