Hip-to-gable
Master suite + en-suite
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Loft Conversions
Loft Conversions in Plymouth
Dormer, hip-to-gable, mansard and Velux loft conversions across Plymouth — turning unused roof space into a proper bedroom, en-suite or home office.
- Fully insured
- 30+ yrs experience
- Plymouth
- Fully Insured
- Building Regs Approved
- 30+ Yrs Combined Experience
- 12-Month Workmanship Warranty
- Same-Day Reply
Overview
A build that fits your home, your street, your life.
A loft conversion is the cheapest way to add a sizeable bedroom and en-suite to most Plymouth homes. The space is already there — it just needs structural steels, insulation, stairs and a smart layout.
We work on everything from the typical PL3 1930s semi (perfect for a hip-to-gable plus rear dormer) to Victorian terraces in Stoke and modern detached homes in Plymstock that suit a clean L-shaped dormer.
Every conversion is engineered to current Building Regs for fire escape, head-height, insulation and structural loading — and signed off by Plymouth City Council Building Control.
Benefits
Why homeowners choose this route.
01
Add a master suite
Most lofts comfortably take a double bedroom with a 3-piece en-suite and built-in storage.
02
No garden lost
Unlike a rear extension, a loft conversion keeps every square metre of your garden intact.
03
Often Permitted Development
Many Plymouth lofts can be done without full planning — saving 8–12 weeks on the timeline.
04
Strong ROI
Loft conversions typically add 15–20% to property value in PL postcodes.
05
Quick to build
Most conversions take 8–10 weeks on site, with the existing house staying liveable throughout.
06
Quiet, warm space
Modern insulation makes converted lofts the warmest, quietest room in the house.
Our process
From first call to final handover.
- 01
Loft survey
We measure head-height, check the roof structure and confirm what's possible before promising anything.
- 02
Design & approvals
Drawings, structural calcs, Permitted Development checks or full planning where needed.
- 03
Build phase
Scaffold, structural steels, dormer construction, stairs, plumbing, electrics, insulation and finishes.
- 04
Sign-off
Building Control completion certificate, FENSA for windows, electrical certificates — all handed over.
Why MAG
Plymouth builders you can actually rely on.
A directly employed core team, fixed-price quotes and a project manager you can call any working day. We don't disappear once the deposit clears.
- Specialist loft team — not a general builder learning on your roof
- Scaffold-up to plastered finish handled by one company
- Bespoke staircase design to fit awkward landings
- Structural engineer and architect on the team
- Tidy works — dust screens at the loft hatch, weekly site clean
- References from completed lofts in PL1, PL3, PL6 and PL9
Recent projects
A look at our work.
Rear dormer
Double bedroom & study
Peverell, PL2Case study →
L-shaped dormer
Two bedrooms & shower room
Plymstock, PL9Case study →
FAQs
Common questions.
Got something specific? Send us a message and we'll come back the same working day.
- Will my Plymouth house take a loft conversion?
- If you have at least 2.2m from joist to ridge in the centre of the loft, it's usually viable. We do a free head-height survey before quoting.
- Do I need planning permission?
- Many rear dormers and hip-to-gable conversions fall under Permitted Development. Mansards and front-facing dormers usually need full planning. We confirm before any drawings are paid for.
- How disruptive is it?
- Most of the work is above your existing ceilings. The disruptive part is breaking through for the new staircase — typically a 1–2 week phase. You can stay in the house throughout.
- Will my new room be warm enough?
- Yes — modern PIR insulation between and under the rafters, plus airtight detailing, makes loft rooms warmer than the rest of the house in winter and well-ventilated in summer.
Related services
Other ways we can help.
Loft conversion quote
Get a free, no-obligation quote.
Tell us your postcode and roof type and we'll come back with realistic options and a free survey slot — usually within one working day.
01752 638877
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