Loft conversion East Dulwich SE22 | Loft Conversion Specialists

Having the Beams team on hand to manage the project and provide extra reassurance on build decisions was incredibly helpful and made the whole experience stress free."

Kerry

London

They have been extremely efficient and reassuring. It was a complex project but they took it all in their stride. They recommended very good contractors who were all punctual, polite and capable."

Andrew

London

All about trust. I felt comfortable with my money, my project, and my home knowing that the outcome would be to my satisfaction or would be made good."

Chris

London

Loft conversion experts in East Dulwich

Most loft companies give you one quote from one builder and ask you to trust them. Beams works differently. We match you with vetted loft specialists, give you up to three like-for-like quotes to compare, and put fixed prices and proper protections in place before work begins.

Every builder is personally vetted, visited in person, with references checked and recent work inspected.

Types of loft conversion

Velux / rooflight: The simplest and most affordable, with no structural changes.

Dormer: The most popular in period terraces, adding full-height usable space.

L-shaped dormer: Ideal for Victorian terraces with a back addition, often two rooms.

Hip-to-gable: Suited to semi-detached and end-of-terrace homes with a hipped roof.

Mansard: The maximum space, with near-vertical walls; almost always needs planning permission.

Is your East Dulwich loft suitable?

The key factors are head height (ideally 2.2m or more from floor joist to ridge), roof structure and pitch. Most lofts can be converted, and if your water tank sits in the loft your builder will factor in relocating it. A free estimate conversation is the quickest way to find out what is possible in your home.

Loft conversion costs in East Dulwich

As a rough guide, loft conversions in East Dulwich run a little higher than the national average because of London labour rates and access. Figures below exclude VAT and fees. Adding an en-suite typically adds £8,000 to £15,000. Your builder quotes a fixed price once the design is set.

Loft conversion type	Typical estimate
Velux / rooflight	£25,000 to £45,000
Dormer	£45,000 to £75,000
Hip-to-gable	£55,000 to £75,000
Mansard	£70,000 to £100,000 and up

These are London market estimates, not Beams data or fixed quotes. For more on the options, see our guide to the types of loft conversion.

Planning permission for loft conversions in East Dulwich

Most loft conversions fall under Permitted Development, so no planning permission is needed, with exceptions for flats, conservation areas, listed buildings and mansards. Building Regulations approval is always required, and the Party Wall Act applies where structural work affects a shared wall.

How a Beams loft conversion works

1. Get your estimate: Tell us about your home and what you want to create.

2. Design and plan: Visualise the space in 3D; your first design call is free.

3. Built by your vetted builder: Structure to finishing, under a fixed-price contract with milestone payments and a 12-month warranty.

Why a loft conversion beats moving in East Dulwich

A well-executed loft conversion typically adds 15 to 25 percent to a property's value in East Dulwich, often more where it creates an extra bedroom and en-suite. Set against the cost of moving, where stamp duty alone can run to tens of thousands, converting the space you already own is usually the better return.

Converting a loft in East Dulwich

East Dulwich's bay-fronted Victorian family terraces suit L-shaped dormers, often adding a bedroom and en-suite across the top floor.

With the average local home selling for around £850,000 over the past year, the extra bedroom or en-suite a loft adds is worth getting right. One thing to plan for early is the local planning picture. The Dulwich Village Conservation Area is nearby and parts of SE22 sit within Southwark designations, so some streets carry tighter rules.

Our vetted loft specialists take it from structure to finish under one fixed price, Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable or mansard. We also help homeowners across South London, including neighbouring Peckham Rye, Dulwich Village and Herne Hill.