Semi-detached houses
Hipped or gabled, a semi usually converts with a dormer across the back, plus a new gable wall where the side of the roof slopes.
Loft conversions for every kind of home
Loft conversions in Nottinghamshire, matched to your house
The house you live in decides more about your loft conversion than anything else. Whether it’s a semi with a hipped roof, a Victorian terrace, a bungalow or a detached house, we’ll show you what your roof can become.
- Advice based on your house and its roof
- Design, calculations and building control in one quote
- 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews
- 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews
- 20+ years designing and building lofts
- Approvals included structural calculations and building control
Start with your house
Why your house type matters
Two lofts on the same Nottinghamshire street can need completely different conversions. A semi with a sloping side roof usually needs that hip squared off before the loft is worth using, a terrace with an outrigger can take a dormer across both roofs, and a bungalow might only need roof windows and a staircase.
So we start by looking at the shape of your roof, how it’s built and where a staircase could go. From there we can tell you which conversions are realistic, which need planning permission and which make the most of your budget.
Benefits
What a well-matched conversion gets you
Choosing the conversion that suits your house, rather than forcing one on it, pays off in several ways.
More usable room
The right roof change puts the headroom where you’ll stand, so less of the floor is lost under sloping ceilings.
In keeping with the house
A gable, dormer or roof window that suits the building looks like part of it from the street and the garden.
Fewer planning surprises
Knowing the limits for your kind of house, such as the 40 or 50 cubic metre allowance, means the design works within them from day one.
Money spent where it counts
No paying for a full dormer when roof windows will do, and no settling for roof windows where a dormer would give you a proper room.
House types
Find your type of house
Each guide covers the conversions that usually suit, how they’re built and what to watch for in Nottinghamshire.
Terraced houses
Victorian, Edwardian or 1930s, a terrace grows at the back: a dormer across the rear roof, and often a second over the outrigger.
Bungalows
The roof of a bungalow can often hold one or two rooms, lit by rear dormers, or by roof windows where the pitch is steep enough.
Detached houses
No party walls and more roof to work with: a full-width rear dormer, gables on hipped roofs, or roof windows where the roof is tall.
How it works
Your loft conversion, from survey to sign-off
Every project follows the same order, whatever kind of house it is.
- 01
Tell us about your home
A quick call or message about the house, the roof and what you want the new room to do.
- 02
Loft survey
We check the roof structure, the head height and the best spot for the stairs, and talk you through the options.
- 03
Detailed quote
A free quote with a clear breakdown of the costs, building control fees included.
- 04
Plans and approvals
Drawings, structural engineer’s calculations, building control and any planning application.
- 05
The build
Steels and floor, then the staircase and roof work, followed by insulation, plaster, electrics and plumbing.
- 06
Handover
Building control signs the work off and the room is ready to use.
Key features
Included whatever your house type
The essentials are the same on every conversion, and they’re all in one quote.
- A survey of your loft before anything is designed
- Plans drawn around your house and your council’s rules
- Structural engineer’s calculations
- Private building control through to sign-off
- Steel beams and a strengthened floor
- A new staircase built to building regulations
- Insulation in the roof, walls and floor
- Electrics and plumbing, first and second fix
- Plastering and joinery
- A warranty on workmanship and materials
Where we work
Nottinghamshire towns we cover
Every place below is covered from our base in Ilkeston, just across the Derbyshire border.
Every area on our main websiteNottingham City Council
- Nottingham
- Wollaton
Broxtowe Borough Council
- Beeston
- Stapleford
Rushcliffe Borough Council
- West Bridgford
- East Bridgford
Ashfield District Council
- Hucknall
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
Mansfield District Council
- Mansfield
- Mansfield Woodhouse
Top Mark Conversions Ltd131 Norman Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8NR
Our work
Lofts we’ve converted
Bedrooms, bathrooms, staircases and dormers from recent jobs.
See all our work
Reviews
Homeowners on their conversions
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5.0 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Top Mark Conversions were an absolute pleasure to work with as they committed to every aspect of the job. Completed the work with skill and on time and kept within my budget.😁 Mark is a great communicator and kept me informed at every stage which made life really easy. Mark has a brilliant team working alongside him, thanks must also go to Bryn😁😁. The additional trades that were also part of the job were equally professional and carried out every task to the highest standard. I would highly recommend Top Mark Conversions to complete your project. The team have transformed my room into the most amazing Master Suite. I cannot thank you all enough. An extremely satisfied Customer.
Kathy G. Google review, April 2024 5 out of 5 stars
Very professional with an exceptional standard of workmanship and attention to detail. Extremely happy and would recommend
Mia A. Google review, April 2024 5 out of 5 stars
Great job by these guys. My son is delighted with his new gaming room. Top, professional service, would certainly recommend.
Nick C. Google review, April 2024
FAQs
Questions about converting your house
Common questions about converting different kinds of home.
Which loft conversion is best for my house?
It depends mainly on the roof. Semis with a hipped roof usually suit a hip to gable with a rear dormer, terraces a rear or L-shaped dormer, and detached houses a full-width rear dormer. Bungalows and tall roofs can sometimes manage with roof windows. We confirm it on a survey.
Can any house have a loft conversion?
Not every house. It comes down to the roof structure, the head height and the space available. We check all three before you commit, so you know what’s achievable.
Is the planning allowance different for different houses?
Yes. Under permitted development, a terraced house can add up to 40 cubic metres of roof space and a semi-detached or detached house up to 50, as long as it isn’t in a conservation area and keeps within the other limits. The same applies to bungalows, depending on whether they’re detached, semi-detached or terraced.
Do you work across the whole of Nottinghamshire?
We cover the towns listed on this page and the areas around them, from Hucknall and Mansfield to West Bridgford and East Bridgford. If you’re not sure whether we reach you, just ask.
How long will the work take?
Most loft conversions take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the size and type. Mansards and hip to gables can take longer because of the extra structural work, and you’ll get a detailed timeline before we start.
Still have a question? Call 07925 891 170 or send us a message.
Free quote
Ask about your house
Tell us what kind of house you have and what you’d like from the loft.
What happens next
- 1We look at your detailsYour house type and plans help us think about the options before we call.
- 2We call you backSomeone from the team rings to talk it through and answer your questions.
- 3We survey and quoteWe visit to look at the loft, then send you a detailed, free quote.