Maximise the potential of your loft in a manner that meets your requirements
More Space
Cost Effective
Characterful
Adds Value
Benefits of a loft conversion
A loft conversion becomes a character addition to your home, whilst immediately increasing its value. Completion of work can be relatively quick and non disruptive to your daily living.
The options for using such space can be any of the following:
Below is a step by step guide as to how we project manage a loft conversion;
there are many different types of conversions, but each share the same basic
process and stages of development.
1. Arrange a Meeting
We’ll meet to discuss ideas and requirements for your custom loft conversion. We’ll offer advice and show previous conversions in your area. A contract is agreed upon, covering key details such as duration, insurance, and payment schedules, between you and JW Joinery.
2. Create Working Drawings
When you are happy with your initial design
our architect will arrange a home visit to
create a set of detailed working drawings
suitable for building control approval.
If planning permission is necessary,
JW Joinery will also handle any application
and design alterations as required.
3. Work Commences
Once we have agreed the layout and final
design, and confirmation from the building
inspector has been received work can
commence on a date suitable to both parties.
Local authorities or private surveyors will make
regular visits throughout the build to ensure
standards and regulations are being met.
Completion
After completing the loft conversion, we perform final adjustments to ensure your complete satisfaction with the new loft space. A completion certificate is issued by building control, and we provide all relevant guarantee documents for your peace of mind and confidence.
It is important that our we deliver peace of mind to all of our customers; therefore provide an insurance backed guarantee upon the completion of jobs that comply with building regulations.
Some loft conversions do require planning permission, dependent on your chosen design. If required, JW Joinery will liaise with local authorities on your behalf. The planning process can take up to 8 weeks.
In some cases your conversion will fall under the permitted development guidelines therefore planning permission will not be required
The length of time that a loft conversion takes to complete is dependent on the size of your project and the type of conversion you require. Overall, most loft conversions take between 6-8 weeks from start to finish.
JW Joinery will always strive to keep disruption to a minimum. The loft is accessed from the outside of the building ensuring dust/noise/dirt remain separate to the living space. Much of the work is completed before installing the new staircase. Therefore, the loft space remains sealed from the inside of the house until the installation of the stairs can take place.
If possible we try to run the new staircase above your existing stairs in the least intrusive way possible. In some cases this cannot be achieved so we may use a small section of a bedroom or continue from your first floor landing space in a different way, there are other possibilities.
Most lofts are suitable if you have the correct headroom - this should be 2.1 metres at the highest point - this will allow you utilise the space and move around the room comfortably. The roof structure can be changed if required and trusses can be removed.
JW Joinery offers guarantees with all completed work. Building control inspections will also take place during the project to ensure your loft meets all current building regulations. You will then receive certificates upon completion of the work.
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What Our Customers Say
We have used JW Joinery for a number of years but most recently in 2022 we gave them the go ahead to carry out a master ensuite loft conversion and a large amount of internal fit out work. We are extremely happy with the final result with the job being completed on time and to a very high standard.
The team carried out the work in a very professional manner and we would not hesitate in recommending JW Joinery to anyone looking to have a loft conversion in the future.
James and Kelly Bowers
I would whole heartedly recommend Jamie and his team at JW Joinery Contractors. The pride and quality of workmanship was very impressive, and they accommodated our ideas and worked with us to achieve our goals. Jamie and his team were polite and considerate and also kept the build and surrounding areas clean and tidy.
The build went smoothly and to our complete satisfaction, the end results are brilliant and our house looks as if it was always built that way!
Dean & Rachel
Fully recommend Jamie and his Team, they converted my loft last year and to say we were impressed and happy is a massive understatement. They turned up EVERYDAY without fail, they were clean, tidy and really respectful with my neighbours. To the extent they have all had work done by them since.
Their work was amazing and to this day I seriously cannot fault a single thing in my loft conversion it is the best room in my house.
M. Greenhalgh - Allestree
We had JW Joinery to build a kitchen extension in April 2019. Throughout, the team were both reliable and trustworthy and our work was completed well within timescales given. All queries were dealt with immediately and communication with Jamie was excellent. We were extremely happy with the work done and any small issues were rectified as soon as they were mentioned. Prices were comparable and quality of work good.
We would recommend JW Joinery wholeheartedly and will definitely use again should we need more work done.
Mr & Mrs Scorah - Allestree
We have used JW Joinery for a variety of work in the past 8 years. From simple woodworking to a complete remodel. Always found them hard working, reasonably priced, punctual and best of all there can do attitude. Happy to recommend.
G Shepperson - Darley Abbey
JW joinery have carried out a number of building and joinery projects for us at various properties between 2010 -2019. A large bungalow conversion at Coxbench was our last project converting a 2 bedroom bungalow into a 5 bedroom house. We were very pleased with the work carried out and the finished product.
A very friendly and reliable workforce throughout. I have recommended JW Joinery to family and friends and will be using them again for future projects.
B James - Coxbench
Jamie and his team created a fantastic master suite through a loft extension and conversion in a loft space I was told by other builders couldn't be converted as the space was too small. They did this within the promised timescale and with the minimum amount of mess and disruption to the rest of the house.
I highly recommend JW Joinery for anyone considering a loft conversion.
K Minns - Mickleover
It was impressive how quickly the JW people got on with things. They needed to put in substantial girders to carry the weight of the back of the house, and then there were problems with the discovery of an awkwardly placed manhole cover. But the firm dealt with all this very efficiently, and the result is a very good kitchen/diner, which covers all our needs and is a very pleasant room to be in.
We are very pleased with the work and would recommend JW to anyone considering a house extension.
David and Ann Grant
Just to say how delighted we are with the loft conversion you have done for us. This was all done within the time schedule and price promised and mostly done from an entry you created in the loft thus avoiding the need to constantly come in and out of the downstairs area.
Many thanks to you and the team.
T and M Johnson
We have used JW Joinery for a number of years on several different projects. Jamie and the team have always been professional, turn up when they say they will and complete the job to a high standard. Jobs are delivered on time and within budget, with any extras being reasonable and discussed and agreed in advance.
Look forward to the next project.
Willover Ltd
We had JW Joinery build us a loft conversion. This was a full restructuring of the loft space, involving turning the hip roof on our semi into a pitched roof, adding a full dormer across the back of the house, and a new flight of stairs up to the new rooms. We were very happy with; the skill level of all the trades involved, their considerate and friendly behaviour, and the timely way in which everything was achieved.
They kept to time, and cleared up after each element of the job.
Mr and Mrs Horsey
Thank you very much for all your work to complete our loft conversion. We were so impressed with the skills and attitude of all the tradesmen who worked on the project, who were so punctual, and worked a full day, every day! All the works were finished to a very high standard and all as agreed.
We have already recommended you to friends and will continue to do so. Once again, many thanks for all your hard work, experience and professional attitude.
Paul, Sue, Adam, and not forgetting Luna the dog.
Would highly recommend Jamie and his team! early starters, late finishers and a full team of brilliant lads on site from start to finish of the build without missing a single day! Nothing was too much trouble and the professionalism in every area was a 10 out of 10. This was a big project and we still can't believe how quickly it has been completed without compromising on the quality of workmanship which has been outstanding throughout.
Ken & Kathy - Borrowash
Jamie and team looked after us really well, with excellent communication, and the work was carried out within the expected & agreed timeframe. Site remained very tidy and clean throughout the process, would most certainly recommend without hesitation.”
Leanne Saywood - Quarndon
JW Joinery have done an excellent job with our dormer loft conversion. The team were hardworking, professional, and courteous the whole way through, and completed the dormer conversion to a very high standard. We also appreciated that Jamie gave us good notice throughout the project of when key decisions would need to be made, giving us adequate time to research and decide. We would not hesitate to recommend JW Joinery.