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Dormer, skylight and hip-to-gable attic conversions. Tell us about your home and compare quotes from local trades who convert attics.
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At a glance

Popular types

Dormer, skylight, hip-to-gable, mansard

Common uses

Bedroom, bathroom, office, playroom

Usually involves

Structural work, stairs, insulation and building codes

Permits

Most projects need a building permit; check with your local building department

Types of attic conversion

Which style fits your home?

The right type depends on your roof shape, the headroom you have and what you want to use the space for.
Attic conversion in progress

Is your attic suitable?

Check these before you ask for quotes

A local trade can survey your attic, but a quick look first helps you describe the job.
  • Headroom: often around 7 ft at the highest point
  • A roof structure and pitch that can be altered
  • Space for a new staircase below
  • Access to plumbing and electrics
  • Building permits and zoning approvals in place or planned

How an attic conversion runs

Five stages from survey to finish

01

Survey and design

Check headroom, structure and access, then agree the design.

02

Approvals

Zoning approval where needed, plus building permits and inspections.

03

Structure

Steelwork, floor strengthening and the new roof shape or windows.

04

Services and insulation

Stairs, electrics, plumbing, heating and insulation.

05

Finish

Plastering, flooring, decoration and final inspections.

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Tell us about your attic

Answer a few questions and we will share your project with up to three local trades.

Useful details to include

  • Type of house and roof, such as ranch, colonial or hipped
  • Roughly how you would use the space
  • Any plans or drawings you already have
  • Photos of the attic and roof
  • Your budget range and ideal start date

FAQ

Attic conversion questions answered

Once building starts, many conversions take several weeks, and larger or more complex projects take longer. Design and approvals come first, so ask each trade for a full timeline.

Most attic conversions need a building permit, and some also need zoning approval. Requirements depend on your town or village, the roof type, size and whether your home is in a historic district. Confirm with your local building department or an experienced designer.

Attic conversions generally do, covering structure, fire safety, insulation and stairs. Ask who will handle this in each quote.

Often yes, because much of the work happens from outside and in the roof space, though expect noise and some disruption, especially when the staircase goes in.

Yes. Posting a project and receiving quotes is free, and you are under no obligation to hire anyone.