Transform your home with a Building Group loft conversion. We offer fixed-price quotes and a dedicated project manager for every job in St James's.
Get Your Free St James's QuoteTransform your St James's property without moving. Add space and value with our expert loft conversion service.
Add up to 20% to your St James's property value with a professional loft conversion.
No need to leave St James's. Get the space you need in your current home.
Most St James's loft conversions completed in 4-6 weeks with minimal disruption.
Create bedrooms, offices, or playrooms perfect for St James's family living.
Transform your St James's property's unused loft space into beautiful, functional living areas with our professional loft conversion services. Whether you need an extra bedroom, home office, or playroom in St James's, we create bespoke solutions tailored to your lifestyle.
Our experienced St James's team handles every aspect of your loft conversion project. From initial design and planning permission through to final decoration, we ensure your St James's conversion maximizes space, natural light, and property value.
Choose the perfect conversion type for your St James's property to maximize space and value
The most cost-effective option for St James's properties using roof windows for natural light. Perfect for St James's homes with adequate headroom.
Add valuable floor space and headroom to your St James's property with single or multiple dormers. Popular choice in St James's for space optimization.
Transform sloping hip roofs into vertical gable walls in your St James's home, significantly increasing usable floor space. Ideal for St James's semi-detached properties.
The premium option for St James's properties creating maximum space with near-vertical walls. Perfect for period properties in St James's.
Your St James's property needs minimum 2.3m headroom at the highest point and sufficient floor area for conversion. Our St James's specialists provide free assessments to determine if your loft is suitable and advise on the best conversion type for your St James's property and budget. Most St James's conversions fall under permitted development rights, but we handle all planning and building regulations applications where required.
Most terraced and semi-detached homes in St James's have a 40-50 cubic meter allowance for roof extensions without full planning permission. We handle all Lawful Development Certificate applications for you.
Every conversion we build is inspected by approved inspectors to ensure compliance with Part B (Fire Safety) and Part L (Insulation) of the building regulations specific to St James's housing stock.
Living in a terraced or semi-detached house in St James's? We manage the Party Wall Notice process with your neighbors to ensure works can start on time.
Comprehensive evaluation of your St James's loft space, structural assessment, and advice on the best conversion type for your property.
Architectural drawings, 3D visualizations, and planning permission applications for St James's properties. We handle all regulatory approvals.
Steel beam installation, floor strengthening, and staircase construction by qualified St James's engineers.
Velux roof windows, dormer construction, and window installations to maximize natural light in St James's homes.
Complete bathroom installations including plumbing, electrical work, and luxury fixtures in your St James's loft.
Plastering, decorating, flooring, and interior design services to create beautiful St James's living spaces.
Professional space assessment
Architectural drawings and approvals
Professional loft specialists
Professional loft conversions throughout St James's city centre, including period properties, modern homes, and conservation areas requiring specialist St James's planning expertise.
Expert loft conversion services across all St James's suburban areas. Specializing in semi-detached, detached, and terraced properties throughout St James's.
Specialist conversions for St James's's Victorian, Edwardian, and period properties. Sympathetic designs maintaining character while maximizing space.
Expert handling of St James's conservation area requirements. We navigate planning restrictions and create beautiful conversions that comply with local regulations.
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With over 15 years of experience in St James's, we understand local planning requirements, building regulations, and architectural styles. Our St James's team delivers exceptional loft conversions that enhance your property value.
Hip-to-gable conversion creating master bedroom with ensuite in a Victorian St James's terrace. Added 30sqm of living space.
Project Value: £48,000
Dormer loft conversion in modern St James's semi-detached. Created two bedrooms and bathroom for growing family.
Project Value: £42,000
Mansard conversion in St James's conservation area. Luxury master suite with dressing room and ensuite.
Project Value: £65,000
"Building Group were the only company to spot a potential issue with our chimney in St James's and solved it before starting. True experts."
- Charles Scott, St James's
"Building Group provided excellent advice on the best layout for our St James's terrace. The result is better than we imagined."
- Rebecca Hill, St James's
"The neighbors are jealous, the kids are happy, and the house value went up. The trifecta! Best investment in St James's."
- Michael Hughes, St James's
Loft conversion costs in St James's vary based on type, size, and specifications. Typical St James's prices: Velux conversions £20,000-£30,000, Dormer conversions £35,000-£45,000, Hip-to-gable £40,000-£55,000, Mansard conversions £45,000-£65,000. All St James's quotes include structural work, insulation, electrics, plastering, and building control fees. Contact us for a free St James's survey and detailed quote.
A transparent guide to typical conversion costs in the St James's area (2025 Estimates)
| Conversion Type | Suitability | Timeframe | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velux (Roof Light) | Existing headroom > 2.3m | 4-6 Weeks | £20k - £30k |
| Dormer (Rear) | Semis & Terraces | 6-8 Weeks | £35k - £50k |
| Hip-to-Gable | End-terrace & Semi-detached | 8-10 Weeks | £45k - £60k |
| Mansard | Period Properties / London Styles | 10-12 Weeks | £50k - £75k+ |
*Prices are indicative for St James's properties and subject to survey.
Senior Structural Specialist
"I oversee all loft conversions in the St James's area. My job is to ensure your project meets local building regulations while maximizing every inch of space. I'm happy to visit your property for a preliminary structural assessment."
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