Loft Conversions in Southend-on-Sea

SET Building & Brickwork converts lofts in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding parts of Essex. We price every job after visiting the property rather than over the phone.

Working with you

A loft room that works

We look at the roof, the head height and where the stairs can go, then work with you on the planning and drawings so the room turns out the way you picture it. Over 15 years in the trade means we can tell you early what your loft will take.

Head height and roof structure checked first
Planning or permitted development confirmed
Building control signed off at the end

Loft conversions for Southend-on-Sea homeowners

We carry out loft conversions across Essex and East London, including dormer, hip to gable, mansard and rooflight conversions. The work covers the structural alterations, staircase, insulation, windows and internal finishes.

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

Boarded out room in the roof with a view over the water

Some of the finished homes and rooms from our recent jobs.

Black weatherboarded bungalow with clay tiles, an oak framed porch and a block paved driveway — Weatherboarded bungalow

White rendered detached house with clay tiles, black sash windows and an oak framed porch — Rendered house, oak porch

Back of a white rendered house with bi-fold doors opening onto a new lawn — Bi-fold doors onto the garden

Open plan kitchen diner with a vaulted ceiling, a glazed gable and doors onto the patio — Open plan kitchen diner

Oak shaker kitchen with a hob island, marble-effect worktops and brass pendant lights — Oak shaker kitchen

Open plan kitchen diner with a dark island, glass pendant lights and a roof lantern — Kitchen island and roof lantern

Double vanity on a rustic timber washstand, with arched mirrors and a walk-in shower behind — Double vanity

Walk-in shower with twin rain heads, a lit niche and a pebble floor — Walk-in shower

Palm print feature wallpaper above white wall panelling, with a toilet and bath — Feature wallpaper and panelling

Planning rules in Southend-on-Sea

Planning applications in Southend-on-Sea go to Southend-on-Sea City Council. The council has 16 conservation areas. In those with Article 4 directions, such as Clifftown, Milton and Shorefields, replacing windows or laying a hardstanding needs planning permission.

Some jobs need a full application and some fall under permitted development. We tell you which applies before you pay for drawings, build to your architect's and structural engineer's drawings, and book the building control inspections.

What a loft conversion costs

Every job prices differently. The property, the specification and what we find on site all matter, which is why we visit in person before quoting rather than giving a figure over the phone.

Call us on 07792 625391 or send over your plans and we will arrange a time to come and look.

Speak to us about your project today or call 07792 625391

Questions about loft conversions

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 first.

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.