Dormer Conversions
The most popular choice for London homes — a box or flat-roof dormer adds full head height and generous floor space to the rear of your property.
London Loft Specialists · Est. 2009
The finest room in your home is already above you.
Dara London designs and builds bespoke loft conversions — from structural steel and new floors to hand-laid clay tiles — delivered by one dedicated team, to a standard you'll be proud of for decades.
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17 YearsOf London lofts
About Dara London
Craftsmanship you can see in every rafter.
For 17 years we have been building loft conversions on one belief: the parts you never see should be built as carefully as the parts you do.
Since 2009 we have completed more than 150 lofts across London and the surrounding areas. From our base in Palmers Green, we transform unused roof space into beautiful bedrooms, en-suites, studies and master suites. We install the steel, frame the floor, build the roof, lay the tiles and fit the rooflights ourselves — so there are no gaps between trades and no compromises in quality.
Whether your home is a Victorian terrace, an Edwardian semi or a detached family house, we work with your architect and structural engineer — or introduce our own — to create a space that feels like it was always meant to be there.
150+ LoftsCompleted since 2009
10-Year GuaranteeOn every conversion
One TeamSteel to tile, in-house
What We Build
Loft conversions, tailored to your home.
Every roof is different. We'll survey yours and recommend the conversion that gives you the most space, light and value.
Hip-to-Gable
Ideal for semi-detached and end-of-terrace homes. We rebuild the sloping hip end as a vertical gable wall to unlock valuable extra volume.
Mansard Conversions
A near-vertical rear slope creates almost a full additional storey — a timeless, elegant solution popular in conservation areas.
Rooflight / Velux Lofts
Where headroom allows, a rooflight conversion keeps your roofline intact and floods the new room with natural daylight.
Structural Steel & Floors
Engineered steel beams, padstones and new floor joists installed with precision — the strong, silent foundation of every conversion.
Roofing & Tiling
New roof structures, breathable membranes, battens and clay plain tiles finished with hand-set hip and ridge tiles to match your home.
How We Work
From first steel to final tile.
These photographs follow one of our recent London projects. Every stage was carried out by the Dara London team.
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Survey, Design & Steel
We start with a free survey and a clear, itemised quotation. Once drawings and calculations are approved, the roof is protected under a full temporary scaffold roof and the structural steels go in.
- Free home survey & honest advice
- Drawings, structural calcs & Building Control
- Full temporary roof — your home stays dry
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A Brand New Floor
New engineered floor joists are hung between the steels, completely independent of your existing ceilings — so your rooms below are protected and your new loft feels solid underfoot.
- Treated, graded structural timber
- Bolted steel connections & padstones
- Room for insulation & acoustic layers
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The New Roof Structure
Our carpenters cut and frame every rafter, hip and dormer by hand. Precise roof carpentry is what gives a finished loft its clean lines and lasting strength.
- Hand-cut hips, valleys & dormers
- Openings framed for rooflights
- Tied seamlessly into the existing roof
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Membrane, Battens & Rooflights
A breathable roofing membrane is laid and battened to exact gauge, ready for tiling. Rooflights are positioned and flashed for maximum daylight and a watertight finish.
- Breathable, BBA-approved underlay
- Accurately gauged tile battens
- Rooflights fitted with matching flashings
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Tiled, Finished & Handed Over
Clay plain tiles are laid and finished with bonnet hips and ridge tiles chosen to complement your home. Then we complete the interior and hand over a room ready to live in.
- Clay tiles matched to your property
- Insulation, plastering & second fix
- Building Control completion certificate
Our Promise
We build every loft as if it were our own home — and back it with a 10-year guarantee.
17Years in business
150+Lofts completed
10Year guarantee
Our Projects
Work that speaks for itself.
Why Dara London
The details that make the difference.
10-Year Guarantee
Every conversion is backed by our 10-year guarantee — built with engineered steel, graded timber and correct detailing throughout.
Your Home Protected
Full temporary scaffold roofs keep your home dry from the day the old roof comes off until the new one is watertight.
Transparent Quotes
A detailed, itemised quotation up front, so you know exactly what's included — and no unwelcome surprises later.
One Point of Contact
You'll deal directly with the people building your loft — clear communication and regular updates from start to finish.
Areas We Cover
Proudly serving all of London & surrounding areas.
From our base on Green Lanes in Palmers Green, we have completed over 150 lofts across every corner of London and the Home Counties.
Questions
Things homeowners often ask.
Can't find your answer? Call us on 07397 632417 — we're always happy to talk it through.
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion?
Many loft conversions fall under Permitted Development and don't need full planning permission, although flats, maisonettes, conservation areas and larger mansards usually do. We'll advise on your property during the free survey and can manage the application for you.
How long does a loft conversion take?
Most loft conversions take roughly 6–10 weeks on site, depending on the type and size. We'll give you a clear programme before work starts and keep you updated throughout.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every Dara London loft conversion comes with a 10-year guarantee. With 17 years in business and over 150 lofts completed, we stand behind everything we build.
Can we stay in the house during the work?
Yes. Most of the work happens from the scaffold and through the roof, so families normally live at home throughout. The stairs to the new loft are usually one of the final stages.
Is my loft suitable for conversion?
The key factor is head height — ideally around 2.2m or more from the top of the ceiling joists to the underside of the ridge — along with the roof's pitch and shape. If height is tight, a dormer or mansard can often create the space. We'll measure and advise during your survey.
Will you deal with Building Control and the Party Wall Act?
We work to Building Regulations on every project and coordinate inspections with Building Control. Where neighbours share a party wall, we'll explain the Party Wall process and help you put the right notices in place.
Get In Touch
Let's talk about your loft.
Book your free, no-obligation survey. We'll visit your home, take measurements and talk you through the options for your space and budget.
Call us07397 632417
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Palmers Green, London N13 4BS