At Loft Conversions Newcastle (LCN), we offer a range of loft conversion styles to suit different homes, roof types, and lifestyle goals across Newcastle and the North East. The most popular option is the roofline (Velux) conversion, which works beautifully in homes with sufficient existing loft height. Other common styles include dormer conversions, mansard conversions, and hip-to-gable conversions each offering different levels of space, headroom, and design potential.
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The best type of conversion for your home depends on three key factors:
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The size and shape of your existing loft space
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Whether planning permission is required or permitted
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What you want to achieve whether that’s a master suite, office, or additional bedrooms
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Have questions or want to discuss your options? Call us today on 07540750733 to speak with a loft conversion expert.
The roofline loft conversion—also known as a Velux conversion—is one of the most popular and cost-effective options we offer. It involves installing Velux-style windows into the existing roof without altering the roof structure itself. This is ideal if your loft already has good height and space.
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Quick to complete and rarely requiring planning permission, it’s perfect for creating a bright home office, extra bedroom, or hobby room without major structural work.
Dormer loft conversions are a great way to add both floor space and head height to your home. By extending vertically from the slope of the existing roof and finishing with a flat or slightly pitched roof, dormers create a large, usable room flooded with natural light.
Planning permission is often not needed, and dormers can be designed to match the style of your home, whether with a gable, hipped, or flat roof.
If your home has a sloped “hipped” roof, a hip to gable conversion is a brilliant way to maximise space. This involves replacing the sloping side of the roof with a vertical gable end, expanding the internal loft area significantly.
Planning permission may be required, but don’t worry—LCN handles the entire process, including design, drawings, and liaison with local planning departments.
A mansard conversion is ideal for properties in more built-up or urban areas. It involves altering the roof structure to create an almost vertical outer wall, which is then finished with dormer windows to let in plenty of natural light.
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This option offers the most internal space but typically requires planning permission—which LCN will fully manage for you, from start to approval.
An L-shaped dormer conversion is a fantastic solution for homeowners who need significant additional space—often large enough to accommodate multiple rooms such as a master suite with en-suite or a home office and guest room combo.
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While not suitable for all properties, it works particularly well on Victorian or Edwardian terraced homes. If you think your home might be eligible, our team can advise you.
Not every home fits a standard layout—and that’s where our custom loft conversions come in. At LCN, every project is tailored to suit your home, your style, and your needs.
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From unusual roof shapes to ambitious layout ideas, our experienced team will work closely with you from concept to completion—managing every stage, including design, planning permission, and build.
If your loft is a little different, let’s explore the possibilities together.