Stage 01
Get in Touch
When you reach out we'll arrange a consultation at your convenience to discuss your requirements in detail. During this visit we take the measurements needed to begin working on your free quotation and tailored floor plans.
The Concept Lofts process
From first ideas to
the finished space.
Six considered stages and a clear week-by-week timeline. If you choose our full package with decorating and tiling it may add a little time — in most cases our conversions still complete within six weeks on site.
- Free initial survey
- Free proposed floorplans
- Design & build, one point of contact
- 10 year guarantee
A clear path, start to finish
One team, one point of contact, one schedule.
Every Concept Lofts project starts with a comprehensive schedule of works — key dates, delivery timelines and site milestones — so you have complete clarity and transparency from day one.
We know every client has different ideas and expectations, so at each stage we make time to talk. Once the shell is up we walk you around your new space and finalise the details: electrical points, spot lights, bathroom layout, storage solutions and eaves doors.
Six stages
How your project moves from enquiry to handover.
Stage 02
Architectural Plans
Upon accepting our quotation we prepare the architectural drawings and check whether the proposal needs planning permission or may qualify for permitted development. A Lawful Development Certificate can confirm lawful status where appropriate; it is not automatic approval.
Stage 03
Organising the Layout
We provide a detailed list of questions to help finalise your design preferences. Using your answers we mark up the floor plans and bring your vision to life.
Stage 04
Pre-Start Meeting & Visualisation
Before construction begins we hold a final pre-start meeting covering every detail. A 3D virtual walkthrough helps you visualise the space, and we measure for the steelwork. This meeting typically lasts around two hours.
Stage 05
The Build
By the time we complete the pre-start meeting we have all the information we need. This allows our team to focus entirely on creating your fantastic new space without unnecessary interruptions.
Stage 06
Certificates
Once the build is complete, we provide the relevant Building Control completion documentation and certificates for electrical work and any gas work carried out by appropriately qualified trades.
Week by week on site
What to expect, from scaffold up to handover.
At the start of every project you receive a comprehensive schedule of works with all key dates and delivery timelines — complete clarity and transparency throughout.
Week 1
Site Mobilisation & Structure
- Erect scaffolding for safe and efficient access.
- Main crane delivery of key materials and equipment.
- Roof stripping where necessary.
- Steel spreader plates and beams carefully installed.
- Floor joists fitted, independent of your existing ceiling joists.
- Structural carpentry including the dormer framework completed.
- Internal partitions erected, ready for first-fix plumbing and electrics.
Week 2
First Fix & Weather Tight
- First-fix plumbing for radiators, sanitary ware and fixtures.
- First-fix electrics for lighting, sockets and components.
- Noggins and pattresses added for radiators and sanitary ware.
- Velux apertures formed and Velux windows installed.
- Flat roof coverings, lead flashings and tiling around dormers.
- Full insulation installed for energy efficiency and comfort.
- Plasterboarding throughout, ready for final finishes.
- Stair opening prepared and staircase installed.
Week 3
External Finish & Plastering
- Dormer windows and external doors fitted to complete the external finish.
- Comprehensive plastering for a flawless interior finish.
- High-quality tiling to the bathroom.
- Additional external works such as gable rendering where required.
Week 4 – 5
Second Fix & Handover
- Second-fix carpentry — doors, skirting boards and architraves.
- Second-fix electrics — sockets, switches and light fittings.
- Second-fix plumbing — radiators, sanitary ware and taps.
- Scaffold removal and site clearance — your property left clean and ready to enjoy.
The finer details
The things people always ask us.
Initial Consultation
On our initial visit we complete a 1st floor and loft survey which gives us all the dimensions needed to produce a proposed loft floor plan before asking you to commit to a deposit. It's included with your free no-obligation quotation.
Instruct Architect
Should you accept our quotation and proceed, we instruct an architect to survey your house so architectural drawings can be drawn up. At this point we ask for a deposit and drawings are usually completed within about 10 days.
Certification
Before work starts, we check the planning route for your particular home. Some houses may have permitted development rights; other proposals need planning permission. A Lawful Development Certificate can provide formal confirmation where a proposal qualifies, but it is separate from Building Regulations approval, which is required for a loft conversion. Timescales vary by application and authority.
Disruption?
We do things a little differently. You may expect major disruption to your day-to-day living — this isn't the case. Once the scaffold is erected we create access into the roof void; this is the entry and exit point for most of the conversion, except for installing the stairs which is left until near completion.
Recent projects
The process, delivered.
Ready to begin
Start the process today.
Book a free consultation. We'll survey your home, produce proposed floorplans and give you a transparent quote — with no obligation.
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