We design, plan and build loft conversions across Chelsea and the wider Kensington and Chelsea borough — one team, one fixed price, one project manager from sketch to handover.
Typical scope 22–45m² added
Cost guide £60k–£140k typical
Build time 8–14 weeks
Consult Free 1–2 hour visit
BUILDING IN CHELSEA
Chelsea is one of London's most architecturally controlled neighbourhoods — Georgian and Victorian townhouses, garden squares, mews and mansion blocks, with a high proportion of listed buildings and conservation areas. Work here is as much about consent and craftsmanship as construction, which suits our in-house design-and-build approach.
Mansard and rear-dormer loft conversions add a floor without altering a protected street elevation — designed to sit correctly within the roofline and the planning constraints typical of the area.
Local advantage
Why Chelsea homeowners choose DPS for loft conversions.
01 · PLANNING HANDLED
We handle the permission side in-house.
Planning drawings, building-regulations and party-wall paperwork are prepared and submitted by our own team —
including for conservation-area or listed properties where extra consent is needed. One point of contact owns
both the approvals and the build, so nothing falls between an architect and a separate contractor.
02 · ONE TEAM
Architects, builders, project managers — all in-house.
No subcontractor juggling. From the first sketch through structural engineering to final snagging, your project moves
through people who all sit in the same office and answer to the same project manager.
03 · TRANSPARENT PRICING
£60k–£140k typical — itemised and fixed.
You pay in stages, only after each stage is signed off. Variations only happen when scope genuinely changes — and
they go through written authorisation, never a verbal "while we are at it".
Yes — Chelsea (SW3) is well within our Kensington and Chelsea working area. We typically deliver several loft conversions projects across this borough each year.
How long does a loft conversions project take in Chelsea?
End-to-end (consultation → handover) usually 8–14 weeks. Build phase alone is shorter — most loft conversions sites complete in 8–18 weeks depending on scope and finishes.
What does loft conversions cost in Chelsea?
Typical range: £60k–£140k typical. Our online calculator gives you a tighter figure based on your house type and ambitions; the fixed quote follows a free site visit.
Will I need planning permission in Chelsea?
It depends on the property. Many loft conversions fall under permitted development, especially in Kensington and Chelsea. Where planning is needed (conservation areas, listed properties, larger schemes), we handle the application end-to-end.
Will my loft conversion need planning permission?
Many lofts fall under permitted development if you stay within volume limits. Conservation areas always need full planning. We handle either route.
How tall must my loft be to convert?
You need at least 2.2m of head height in the existing loft. We measure on the first visit and confirm what conversion fits.
Will the build be disruptive?
Most of the work happens upstairs, with rooflight access for materials. You stay in your home throughout.