East London Loft Specialists
Loft Conversions in East London
Dakus Construction designs and builds dormer, hip-to-gable and mansard loft conversions for homeowners across Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets. One team, start to finish — design, structural work, building regulations and finish, on a fixed price.
Over 20 years converting lofts in the terraces and semis that make up most of East London’s housing stock, from E1 through to IG11 and the RM postcodes.
Why homeowners call us
20+
Years converting London lofts
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Team from design to building regs sign-off
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Hidden extras — fixed, itemised quotes
Building regulations handled
Fully insured
Fixed, itemised quotes
Insurance-backed guarantees
Who we are
Loft Conversions Built for East London Homes
A loft conversion is usually the single biggest space and value win available in a terraced or semi-detached house, but it is also one of the most technically demanding jobs a builder can take on — new structural steels, a staircase that has to fit without eating a bedroom, insulation, fire escape routes and building control sign-off all have to line up.
Dakus Construction handles the whole project in-house — design, structural calculations, roof alterations, plastering, electrics, plumbing and finish — so you deal with one team from first survey to final inspection. No handing you between an architect, a structural engineer and a separate building firm.
We regularly work across Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets. If you’re just outside those boroughs, call us and ask — we travel for the right project.
What a full loft conversion covers
Design, structural calculations and drawings
Steel beams, joists and roof alterations
New staircase and fire escape provision
Insulation, plastering and electrics
Windows, roof lights or dormer glazing
Building regulations inspections and sign-off
What we do
Our Loft Conversion Services in East London
Every type of loft conversion, delivered by our own team from design through to final sign-off.
Dormer Loft Conversions
The most common and cost-effective option for East London terraces — a rear box dormer adds full head height and floor space for a bedroom and en-suite.
Hip-to-Gable Conversions
Ideal for the hipped roofs common on semi-detached and end-of-terrace homes in Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham — extends the roof line to square off the space.
Mansard Loft Conversions
A rear-facing near-vertical roof structure that maximises usable space and headroom — well suited to Victorian terraces in Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
Velux & Roof-Light Conversions
The simplest and least disruptive route where headroom already allows it — roof lights fitted flush to the existing roofline with no structural extension.
Loft Bedrooms & En-Suites
Full fit-out of the new room — flooring, plastering, wardrobes, en-suite plumbing and lighting designed around sloped ceilings and dormer bays.
Structural & Building Regs
Structural calculations, steel beam installation and full liaison with building control from first inspection to completion certificate.
Local knowledge
We Convert Lofts in Every Type of East London Home
East London’s housing stock runs from Victorian terraces to 1930s semis and post-war estate housing, and each roof type calls for a different conversion approach.
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Victorian & Edwardian Terraces
Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Leyton. Narrow plots with steep roof pitches — a rear dormer or mansard is usually the best way to gain full headroom.
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1930s Semi-Detached Homes
Chingford, Gants Hill and Barkingside. Hipped roofs make these some of the best East London homes for a hip-to-gable conversion.
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Ex-Council & Estate Housing
Parts of Newham and Barking & Dagenham. Consistent roof structures, but often needing extra structural work to bring the loft up to modern regulations.
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Larger Family Homes
Woodford, Wanstead and South Woodford. Room for a full mansard or larger dormer with a master bedroom, en-suite and dressing area.
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Terraced Rental & HMO Properties
Landlords across Ilford and East Ham adding a licensed extra bedroom to increase rental yield and property value.
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Pre-Sale & Value-Add Refurbs
Vendors working to a deadline. We scope the loft work that moves valuation most and hit fixed completion dates.
Planning
Planning Permission & Party Walls
Most dormer and hip-to-gable loft conversions on standard East London houses fall under permitted development rights, meaning full planning permission isn’t usually required — provided the extension stays within volume limits (40 cubic metres for terraced houses, 50 cubic metres for semi-detached and detached), doesn’t extend beyond the existing roof slope at the front, and uses matching materials. Conservation areas, flats and maisonettes, and larger mansard conversions typically do need a full planning application, and we advise on this at survey stage.
Because so much of East London’s housing is terraced or semi-detached, most loft conversions here also require a Party Wall Act agreement with the neighbours sharing the party wall, since the work typically involves cutting into or building on that wall. We handle the notices and liaise directly with neighbouring properties as part of the project.
Budgeting
What Does a Loft Conversion Cost in East London?
Nobody can quote a loft conversion they haven’t surveyed, and any builder who gives you a firm figure over the phone is guessing. What we can do is be straight about what drives the price.
Four things move a loft conversion budget more than anything else: the type of conversion (roof light, dormer, hip-to-gable or mansard), the structural work needed to support the new floor and roof, the number and specification of rooms you’re creating, and whether the project needs a full planning application rather than permitted development.
How we quote
We visit, survey the loft and roof structure, and talk through what you want the finished space to do. You then get a written, itemised, fixed-price quote — labour and materials broken out line by line, so you can see exactly what you’re paying for. The price we agree is the price you pay unless you ask us to change the scope.
How it works
How a Dakus Loft Conversion Works
Six stages, and you know which one you are in at all times.
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Free Home Survey
We visit your East London property to survey the roof structure and discuss your ideas and budget.
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Design & Structural Calcs
Drawings and structural calculations prepared and agreed in writing before anything is ordered.
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Planning & Party Wall
We confirm permitted development or submit a planning application, and serve any required Party Wall notices.
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Structural Work & Roof Alterations
Steels installed, roof opened up and altered, new staircase formed — with building control inspections at each stage.
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Insulation, Fit-Out & Finish
Insulation, plastering, electrics, flooring and decoration — typically 6–8 weeks in total for a dormer conversion.
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Building Regs Sign-Off
Final building control inspection and completion certificate, plus a walk-through before we leave.
Where we work
East London Boroughs We Cover
We carry out loft conversions right across East London, spanning the E1–E18, IG1–IG11 and RM1–RM10 postcode areas. If your area is not listed, call us anyway — we travel for the right project.
Tower Hamlets & Hackney
Bow · Bethnal Green · Mile End · Hackney · Homerton
Newham
Stratford · East Ham · Forest Gate · Plaistow · Canning Town
Waltham Forest
Leyton · Leytonstone · Walthamstow · Chingford · Highams Park
Redbridge
Ilford · Gants Hill · Wanstead · Woodford · Barkingside
Barking & Dagenham
Barking · Dagenham · Chadwell Heath · Becontree
Postcodes Covered
E1–E18 · IG1–IG11 · RM1–RM10
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The difference
Why East London Homeowners Choose Dakus Construction
One team, start to finish
Design, structural work, plastering, electrics and finishing all in-house. No chasing an architect, engineer and separate builder.
Fixed prices, itemised
You see every line. The agreed price holds unless you change the scope, and we tell you the cost before we do anything extra.
Qualified and insured
Structural engineer sign-off, full public liability cover and insurance-backed guarantees on completed work.
Planning & Party Wall handled
We manage permitted development checks, planning applications and Party Wall Act notices so you don’t have to.
Clean, respectful sites
Dust protection, daily clear-up and sensible hours — especially important on terraced streets with close neighbours.
20+ years’ experience
Two decades converting lofts across London, with a track record homeowners trust.
Questions
Loft Conversion FAQs
How much does a loft conversion cost in East London?
Costs vary depending on the type of conversion, the structural work needed and the finish you choose. We provide a fixed, itemised quote after a free home survey so there are no surprises.
How long does a loft conversion take?
A standard dormer loft conversion typically takes 6–8 weeks from start on site to completion. Roof light conversions can be quicker, while larger mansard projects or those needing full planning permission take longer.
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion?
Most dormer and hip-to-gable conversions fall under permitted development rights, subject to volume limits (40 cubic metres for terraces, 50 cubic metres for semi-detached and detached houses). Conservation areas, flats and larger mansard conversions usually need a full planning application. We confirm this at survey stage.
Do I need a Party Wall agreement?
If your property shares a party wall with a neighbour, which is the case for most East London terraces and semis, a Party Wall Act agreement is usually required before work involving that wall begins. We handle the notices and liaise with neighbouring properties on your behalf.
Are you insured and qualified?
Yes — all structural work is signed off by a qualified structural engineer, and all work is covered by full public liability insurance and insurance-backed guarantees.
Get Your Free Loft Conversion Quote in East London
Ready to add a bedroom, office or en-suite in your loft? Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll come and survey it — no charge, no obligation.