Loft conversions in Lapworth
Cubit Contracts designs and builds loft conversions for homes in Lapworth and the surrounding Warwickshire villages. We turn unused roof space into bedrooms, offices and guest rooms that feel like part of the original house.
Add a floor without adding to the footprint
A loft conversion is one of the most efficient ways to gain space, because it uses room your house already has. Nothing is built on the garden, and the new rooms sit naturally above the existing layout.
Homes around Lapworth range from character cottages and canal-side houses to larger detached and rural properties. Cottages can have low roofs or older timbers that need a careful look, while bigger houses may suit a rear dormer or rooflights. We check the structure and head height first, then recommend what will work.
Why homeowners choose Cubit
Experience across every part of the build
We are a third-generation family building firm, so the structure, the stairs and the finishing are all handled by one experienced team.
A room that feels like it was always there
We plan the stairs, windows, storage and finishes carefully, so the new room feels like a planned part of the house rather than an addition.
Clear updates from start to finish
You get regular, plain updates on progress, so you always know what is happening and what comes next.
Our loft conversion process
Assessing your roof space
We come out to look at the loft, check the roof structure and head height, and talk about how you want to use the space.
Designing the conversion
We confirm the design, check whether planning permission is needed, arrange Building Regulations and agree a clear programme.
Building and finishing
Our team builds the conversion, fits the new staircase and finishes the room, keeping you updated throughout.
What our clients say
Jayne Sharples
Harborne, West Midlands
Mario Szirtes
Barnt Green, West Midlands
Joanne Gregory
Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands
The homeowner’s guide to planning a successful home extension
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Loft conversion questions
Is my house suitable for a loft conversion?
Most houses can be converted if there is enough head height under the ridge. We measure it on our first visit and explain whether the roof needs raising or reshaping to make the room work.
Which type of loft conversion is best?
That depends on the roof shape and how much space you need. Rooflight conversions keep the roof as it is, rear dormers add headroom and floor area, and hip to gable conversions suit houses with a hipped roof.
On older cottages we take extra care with the existing timbers and the look of the roof.
How long does a loft conversion take?
It depends on the type and size of the conversion. A rooflight conversion is usually quicker than a dormer or hip to gable project. We give you a programme once the design is agreed.
Will a dormer change how my house looks?
A dormer will change the roofline, usually at the back of the house. We design it to suit the property, with materials and proportions that match the existing roof as closely as possible.
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion?
Many loft conversions are permitted development, so no planning application is needed. Listed buildings, homes in a conservation area and some rural properties have tighter rules, so we check this early. All loft conversions need Building Regulations approval.
Where will the new staircase go?
In most homes it goes above the existing stairs, so the new flight follows the way you already move around the house. We plan it to keep enough headroom and lose as little space as possible on the floor below.
Can we stay at home while the work is done?
Usually, yes. Much of the early work happens from outside or within the roof, and the disruption only increases near the end, when the new staircase is opened up into the house.
Thinking about a loft conversion in Lapworth?
Tell us about your roof space and what you want the new room for. We can visit, explain the options and give you a clear idea of what is possible.
You can also read about our wider building work in Lapworth or our loft conversion service.