Loft Conversions in Chelmsford
Turning unused roof space into a bedroom, office or bathroom, with the structural work, staircase and finishes handled by one team. Working in Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
SET Building & Brickwork converts lofts in Chelmsford and the surrounding parts of Essex. We price every job after a visit to the property.
A loft room that works
A loft conversion can give you a bedroom, an en suite or a room to work in without giving up any garden. We work with you on the planning and drawings so the room turns out the way you picture it, and with over 15 years in the trade we can tell you what your loft will take.
- Planning or permitted development confirmed
- Building control signed off
- A written quote, priced from a site visit
Loft conversion builders in Chelmsford
The 1930s semis and post-war houses around Chelmsford and Great Baddow, Springfield and Broomfield often have more roof space than people realise. We will measure the head height, look at the roof structure and where the stairs can land, and tell you honestly whether yours is worth converting.
Loft conversion work we cover
- Rear dormer loft conversions
- Hip to gable conversions
- Mansard conversions
- Rooflight conversions
- Steels and floor strengthening
- A new staircase into the loft
- Insulation and fire protection to building regulations
- En suites and shower rooms in the loft
- Plastering, electrics and decoration
- Building control inspections through to sign off
Loft rooms and dormers from our recent jobs.
Planning rules in Chelmsford
Planning applications in Chelmsford go to Chelmsford City Council. The council has 26 conservation areas, nine of them in the city itself, including Moulsham Street and the West End.
If your house is in a conservation area, such as Moulsham Street or the West End, a dormer or other roof extension is not permitted development, so the conversion needs a planning application. We tell you which route applies to your house.
Some jobs need a full application and some fall under permitted development. We tell you which applies before you pay for drawings, and build to your architect's and structural engineer's drawings.
Building control in Chelmsford
Building regulations are signed off separately from planning. Where your loft conversion needs building regulations approval, we book the inspections with Chelmsford City Council or an approved inspector and see it through to the completion certificate.
Questions about loft conversions in Chelmsford
How do I get a quote?
Whichever suits you best: call us on 07792 625391, message us on WhatsApp, or fill in our short enquiry form. We will arrange a time to come and see the property, then put a written quote together.
Will my loft convert?
It depends on the head height, the roof pitch and how the roof is built. We will look at the space and tell you what is possible, including whether the roof would need structural alteration.
Do loft conversions need planning permission?
Many fall under permitted development, but it depends on the property, the type of conversion and the area. We will explain which route is likely for your house before you spend on drawings.
Recent projects
Clips and photos from our own jobs across Essex and east London. See all our work.
What our customers say
Reviews left on our Google profile.
Loft conversions near Chelmsford
We also take on house extensions in Chelmsford, house roofing in Chelmsford and bathroom renovations in Chelmsford. For everything else we do locally, see builders in Chelmsford.
Talk to us about your loft conversion
Tell us about the property and what you are looking to do, and we will arrange a visit.