Loft Conversions in Painswick, Gloucestershire

Maybe the family is growing, you're tripping over toys, or you're tired of working from the dining table, but you love your life in Painswick. Maybe you’re worried that a loft conversion will be a structural nightmare or that your house will be a building site for months. We get it. That’s why we focus on a ‘minimal disruption, maximum transformation’ approach.

By converting your loft, you aren't just gaining a room; you're often adding significant property value. Whether you need a dormer loft conversion to gain that extra head height or a simple rooflight conversion to soak in the natural light, we handle the heavy lifting while you get on with your life.

Painswick isn’t called the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’ for nothing - it’s a beautiful place with a very specific architectural character. If you’re living in a Regency townhouse or a cottage within a conservation area, you might be worried about building regulations or planning permission. The good news? Many loft projects fall under Permitted Development, meaning you don’t always need full planning consent.

However, Stroud District Council can be particular about materials, especially in protected spots. Because we’re local builders, we know exactly how to navigate these waters. We ensure that every RSJ (Rolled Steel Joist) is placed perfectly and every window matches the local aesthetic, keeping your project fully compliant and your neighbours happy.

Not all lofts are created equal, and the style of your roof usually dictates what we can achieve. If you have plenty of head height already, a Velux or rooflight conversion is a brilliant, cost-effective way to get a bright, airy room. If you need more floor space for an en-suite or a double bed, a dormer conversion - where we extend vertically - is usually the way to go.

For those with a ‘hipped’ roof (one that slopes on three or four sides), a hip-to-gable conversion can be a game-changer, essentially straightening the end of your house to create a massive amount of internal volume. Not sure what will fit? We’ll pop round, have a look at your rafters, and give you an honest, jargon-free assessment of what’s possible.

We aren't just general builders; we are carpenters by trade. Why does that matter for your loft? It means we don’t just ‘throw up’ a new room. We take pride in the bespoke joinery that makes a conversion feel like a natural part of the house. One of the biggest challenges in any attic conversion is the staircase - it needs to look like it’s always been there, not like an afterthought squeezed into a cupboard.

From hand-crafted eaves storage that makes use of every awkward nook to fitted bedrooms with custom wardrobes, our second-fix carpentry is where the magic happens.