A Velux loft conversion requires considerably less construction work than a dormer or other types of conversion. You can add an extra bedroom, living room or office cheaply and quickly – and start enjoying your new conversion within weeks.

The installation of roof light windows can be carried out without making any external alterations to the house roofline but does require ample headroom throughout the loft to allow full use of all the available floor space.

With this simple type of conversion, you don’t usually need planning permission, although there is an exception if you are in a conservation area regarding placement of Velux windows.