We offer a full loft design and build service for the Dulwich area. We specialise in larger loft conversions with en suite facilities, excellent lighting and high end furnishings.
With the current short term housing market looking grim the option for finding that extra living space is becoming more attractive, especially in the London area.
Dulwich can trace its architecture back to Saxon times when Edgar the Peaceful granted Dulwich to a thane named Earl Aelfheah. Even though there's not alot of Saxon architecture left there's plenty of Georgian and Victorian period property. Today what distinguishes Dulwich from its environs is its almost rural feel due to the abundance of trees and open spaces mixed with rural Georgian properties. This is mainly due to the efforts of the The Dulwich Estate, a charity formally established by Edward Alleyn in 1619 and which today still controls development rights over the estate by ensuring that freeholders living on the Estate obtain prior written consent before undertaking any works to trees or alterations to the external appearance of a property. This is not to mention restrictions that might effect your plans for a loft conversion prescribed by the other conservation area guidelines as set out by the local councils Southwark Plan.
We can undertake a complete range of loft conversions to suit your requirements. Architectural loft conversion styles include:
Of course the exact style you choose will be dependent on your existing structure, your needs and the local building regulations, especially so if you are on the Dulwich estate or in a conservation area.
As a high end design company, and loft conversion contractor we can cater for all our clients needs from site surveys and planning through to specifying appliances and fittings with the customer from our London showroom.
Once you have the outside looking right your ready for the interior. Unlike the exterior you can do whatever you like inside, anything, although in general, being a Dulwich resident, you'll probably want it to be in good taste. And we have plenty of that here. At our London showroom we'll guide you through all the options from bathroom design, lighting and fitted furniture through to wallpaper, colour schemes and trim..
Planning is a principle concern in Dulwich, not only are there local planning regulations and consents to gain but there are also conservation areas and the dreaded Dulwich Estate to pass your dream loft conversion plans before. Whether you are handling these yourself or you require Lifestyle Interiors to help, you can be assured of a smooth and easy process from design to completion.
Our skilled builders, joiners, roofers, electricians and decorators will work efficiently and with care to get your loft conversion done with the minimum of disruption to both yourselves, your neighbours and the general public.
Generally a loft conversion takes around 3 months to complete. Much of the outer shell, roofing and structural work can be completed in a much shorter space of time, around 2-4 weeks leaving the before and after periods for planning and first/second fit outs.
The plumbing can be rearranged to suit requirements. items such as water tanks, boilers and cisterns can all be moved to maximise space and incorporated to compliment any toilets, sinks or shower units installed.
Chimneys are often a consideration. In most cases they cant be removed although this is not a fixed rule and in particular circumstances steel frames can be used to support the remains of the chimney allowing for extra space to be realised. This does in general require local planning permission.
Lifestyle are a local firm with experience in carrying out loft conversions in the area, and as well as understanding the local planning issues, local building heritage and the living culture of the area, Lifestyle can offer a cost effective service suitable for any budget. Key strengths include:
To find out more, please feel free to give us a call or even pop in to our London showroom in Streatham. We would be happy to detail what we can do for you.
Dulwich Luxury Showroom Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday - 9.30am to 6.00pm | Saturday - 10.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday - By appointment only
