FAQs

This depends on your location and type of property – all flats require planning, but if you live in a house that isn’t in a designated area, then permitted development is usually used and no planning is required. There are many other factors to take into account and one of our surveyors can advise further.

Most cost between £40,000 and £60,000. This depends on the size and type – bigger and more complicated jobs take longer and therefore will cost more. See pricing information for further details.

A party wall agreement (PWA) is required if you have a semi-detached or a terraced property and you are working within or near your neighbour’s boundary. We can advise when the surveyor visits.

Depending on the size and type, most loft conversions take around 12 weeks.

Yes – it will add from 20% to 30% upwards depending on the size, design and type.

We can look at your loft – if you have a clear head height of 2m then a loft conversion may be possible. Our surveyor will need to assess this to confirm.

Yes – a free no obligation quote and drawings worth £600 can be provided.

There’s no need – we provide a specialist architectural design and planning service. You can leave it to us!

We cover the whole of London and all home counties.

90 days.

We can start works from two weeks after agreeing a contract. If we need planning, it will take around ten weeks to start.

If we are creating drawings, these can be turned around in two weeks.

For straightforward jobs, we can get a quote out within seven working days. For larger, more complicated works where we may have to outsource some pricing, it can take up to 14 working days.

This is where you can make some alterations without obtaining planning permission. If you already have permitted development, you won’t need planning permission for a loft conversion.

Probably, provided you don’t live in a flat or in a designated area like a conservation area. We’re more than happy to advise you further.

Some new build estates restrict development by withdrawing permitted development rights for a few years. Check on your deeds or check with your solicitor. If you’ve already extended your roof, you may need planning permission.

Check on your local planning site – the roads will be listed along with details of the conservation restrictions.

This will depend entirely on restrictions in your particular area. We can advise further.

Our surveyor will advise you on the best way to create space within your budget.

Don’t worry – if you have good head height, you own the space, and you have permitted development rights, you can have a loft conversion.

Generally, you’ll need a 2m ridge height to convert a loft. We can usually find a solution, but you may need a budget of at least £50,000 for a low ridge loft conversion.

Building regulations are relevant for all loft conversions. We organise a building control officer to attend, who completes three site visits and ensures the works are completed to current building regulations. A building regulation certificate will be provided once works are completed.

The electrician will check your consumer unit and the lights on the first floor to see if they comply.

We have a number of policies and insurances covering us and can show you these when the surveyor visits.

Touchstone Lofts has been building lofts since 1989.

We have a dedicated showhome for you to visit by appointment to view our work.

We offer an up to ten-years gurantee.

Yes, this will be made available when you agree to a contract.

Yes – we guarantee that the work we carry out will be of the highest quality. We ensure this by carefully monitoring each stage of the works and by providing an up to ten-years gurantee.

No – it’s safe to carry on living inside the property. We work from the scaffolding before the stairs go in. Any disruption you experience will mainly come from noise.