Flood Your Home With Light & Space
The most affordable way to gain an extra room — no planning permission needed in most cases, no scaffolding, minimal disruption. Serving Brighton & Hove since day one.
What Is It?
The Simplest Way to Gain a New Room
A Velux loft conversion installs high-quality roof windows directly into your existing roof slope — no changes to the roofline, no dormer boxes, no structural drama. The result is a bright, airy living space created with minimal disruption to your daily life.
Ideal for Brighton & Hove's Victorian and Edwardian terraces, which typically have the steep roof pitch (35-45°) that Velux conversions need to thrive.
Investment
Velux Loft Conversion Costs
Transparent pricing from the start. Every project is different — here's a guide to what to expect.
Basic
£25,000 - £32,000
- Single bedroom or office
- 2-3 Velux windows
- Insulation & boarding
- New staircase
- Plastered & decorated
Standard
£32,000 - £42,000
- Bedroom with storage
- 3-4 Velux windows
- Compact en-suite bathroom
- Electrical & lighting
- Fully finished interior
Premium
£42,000 - £55,000
- Large master bedroom suite
- 4+ premium Velux windows
- Full en-suite & storage
- Electric or solar windows
- Bespoke fitted furniture
All prices include VAT and are based on Brighton & Hove projects. Final quote depends on roof structure, internal layout, and specification. Request a free, no-obligation quote →
How It Works
Your Velux Conversion in 6 Steps
We handle every stage from first conversation to final snag — so you don't have to coordinate a dozen different tradespeople.
Free Consultation
We visit your home, assess the loft, measure headroom, and discuss what you want to achieve. No obligation, no hard sell.
Design & Quote
Our in-house architect draws up plans and we issue a detailed, fixed-price quote so there are no surprises.
Building Regulations
We submit Building Regulations drawings and manage approval on your behalf — typically 4-6 weeks.
Structural Work
New floor joists, staircase, and any structural alterations are completed — all from inside your home.
Window Installation
Your Velux windows are fitted, sealed, and insulated to the highest standard by our certified team.
Fit-Out & Finish
Plastering, electrics, plumbing (if en-suite), and decoration — handed over ready to furnish.
Window Options
Types of Velux Windows
Not all Velux windows are the same — here's what we typically install and recommend.
Centre-Pivot
The most popular option. Opens from the centre for easy cleaning from inside, excellent ventilation, and natural light. Works on roof pitches from 15-90°.
Most PopularTop-Hung
Opens from the top, giving you an unobstructed view and maximum headroom when open. Ideal for rooms where you want to look out whilst standing.
Great ViewsElectric / Solar
Remote or app-controlled, with a built-in rain sensor that closes automatically. Solar-powered models cost nothing to run. Perfect for hard-to-reach positions.
Smart HomeCabrio / Balcony
Transforms into a small Juliet-style balcony when open — bringing in fresh air and creating an outdoor connection without a full dormer. Stunning in the right space.
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Velux vs. Other Conversion Types
Not sure which conversion is right for you? Here's how Velux stacks up against dormer and hip-to-gable options.
| Feature | Velux | Dormer | Hip-to-Gable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Cost | £25k-£55k | £40k-£65k | £45k-£70k |
| Build Time | 4-6 weeks | 6-8 weeks | 8-10 weeks |
| Planning Permission | ✓ Usually not needed | Often not needed | Sometimes needed |
| Scaffolding Required | ✗ None | Yes | Yes |
| Roofline Changed | ✗ Unchanged | Yes — extended | Yes — extended |
| Additional Headroom | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Significant |
| Best For | Bedroom, office, studio | Master bedroom suite | End-of-terrace, semis |
| Property Value Uplift | ~10-15% | ~15-20% | ~15-25% |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Velux loft conversions in Brighton & Hove.