Business Details
Expert Loft Conversions in Bath & Bristol
Established as a family-run business with over 15 years of dedicated experience, S K D Loft Conversion Specialists specialise in transforming underutilised loft spaces into functional, high-quality living areas. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, beginning with understanding individual lifestyle needs and aspirations to create tailored design solutions. With expertise in architectural creativity and practical construction, we manage every project phase from concept to completion, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional craftsmanship. Operating across Bath, Bristol, and surrounding regions, our team is committed to clear communication, considered design, and a stress-free build experience.We uphold a philosophy of trust, reliability, and client-focused service, delivering projects that exceed expectations while adhering to the highest industry standards. Our accreditations with leading industry bodies reflect our dedication to excellence, and our proven track record demonstrates our ability to tackle complex challenges in diverse property types, including listed buildings. By combining technical expertise with a passion for innovative design, we empower homeowners to unlock their property's full potential through bespoke loft conversions that enhance both space and value.
Services
Hip-to-Gable Conversions
Dormer Loft Conversions
Velux Window Installations
Loft Design Planning
Bathroom Integration
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of dedicated loft conversion expertise across diverse property types.
- Our family-run team personally trains all staff to ensure consistent quality standards.
- We provide end-to-end project management with transparent client communication.
- Our skilled tradespeople specialise in listed building conversions and complex structures.
- We maintain industry-leading accreditations including Gas Safe and NICEIC certification.
Associations and certifications
- Federation of Master Builders
- Construction Industry Training Board
- Federation of Small Businesses
- NICEIC
- Gas Safe
What people say
Stunning loft conversion
Smooth process
No nasty surprises
Top-notch work
Excellent customer service
Services
Hip-to-Gable Conversions
Hip-to-gable conversions transform hipped roofs into vertical gable ends, creating significantly more headroom and floor space. This structural modification suits properties with sloping roof limitations, enabling full-height living areas while maintaining roofline integrity. Our engineers and builders ensure compliance with building regulations and structural safety standards.
Dormer Loft Conversions
Flat and pitched roof dormers add vertical extensions to sloped roofs, maximising internal space and natural light. We design dormers that complement existing architecture while creating functional living areas. Our process includes structural calculations, planning permissions, and seamless integration with original rooflines for enhanced property value.
Velux Window Installations
Velux window conversions introduce natural light without altering roof structure. Ideal for cost-effective transformations, these installations maintain roof integrity while creating bright, airy spaces. We handle waterproofing, insulation, and positioning to optimise light while meeting building control requirements.
Loft Design Planning
Our design service covers architectural drawings, party wall agreements, and planning permissions. CAD technicians conduct site surveys to create accurate plans tailored to client needs. We manage interactions with local authorities and building control to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the conversion process.
Bathroom Integration
We incorporate bathrooms into loft spaces with full plumbing integration. Our approach includes pipework installation, waterproofing, and fixture selection to maximise functionality. Project managers coordinate with plumbers to ensure compliance with water regulations and building standards.
People
Sam
Founder
With over 20 years' experience in loft conversions, Sam specialises in bespoke design solutions for diverse property types. He leads a trained team to deliver projects that combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving, ensuring client satisfaction through quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Questions
What types of loft conversions do you offer?
We specialise in hip-to-gable conversions, flat and pitched roof dormers, and Velux window installations, each tailored to maximise space while complementing your property's architecture.
Do you handle planning permissions and building control?
Yes, our team manages all aspects including party wall agreements, planning applications, structural calculations, and building control coordination to ensure full compliance.
Are your tradespeople qualified and accredited?
Our team holds accreditations with Gas Safe, NICEIC, and Federation of Master Builders, with all work meeting industry safety and quality standards.
How long does a typical loft conversion take?
Most projects take 8-12 weeks depending on complexity, with clear timelines provided during pre-construction planning and regular progress updates.
What after-sales support do you provide?
We offer post-completion follow-ups, warranty support for materials, and prompt resolution of any issues, as demonstrated by our recent dormer rendering repair example.
Reviews (4)
Rob Moore
Dec 12, 2021
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SKD completed our dormer loft conversion with bedroom and shower room in Summer 2021. Their site construction team were very hard working and efficient while their admin/management were both attentive and proactive in dealing with queries. Our design brief to SKD involved setting some design requirements that required them to work with our own nominated specialist subcontractors and they were both happy to accommodate this and to take proactive responsibility in the management process. Their trades were also very attentive and proposed certain changes during the works that we feel enhanced the
Helen Curran
Apr 10, 2021
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I cannot recommend SKD highly enough. From start to finish communication has been excellent. They were really flexible with the last minute changes that we wanted to make and the space we now have is incredible - the job has been finished to a an extremely standard. Genuinely all of the team were an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Mari Davies
Jan 12, 2021
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SKD did a loft conversion for us in Oct 2018.
Sam and all of the team at SKD were faultless. From the initial meeting, to design ideas, through to the build they were great. Before work began we received a very detailed schedule of what would happen each day for 12 weeks, and it was stuck to every single day. Having dealt with a number of trades who don't turn up when they say they will it was a breath of fresh air dealing with Sam and the team. Every workman that was involved with the build was punctual, professional and made every effort to keep mess, noise and disruption to a minimum. We were
Sam and all of the team at SKD were faultless. From the initial meeting, to design ideas, through to the build they were great. Before work began we received a very detailed schedule of what would happen each day for 12 weeks, and it was stuck to every single day. Having dealt with a number of trades who don't turn up when they say they will it was a breath of fresh air dealing with Sam and the team. Every workman that was involved with the build was punctual, professional and made every effort to keep mess, noise and disruption to a minimum. We were
Henry Lawes
Jan 11, 2021
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Sam and his team recently converted our loft. They did a superb job, were extremely professional at all times and were a joy to work with. We love the finished bedroom! I couldnt recommend them more highly.
