Loft and garage conversions in Maidstone
Add a bedroom, home office or playroom without giving up any garden. We convert the space you already have into rooms you will actually use, with one team managing the structure and the trades.
Free site visit and written quote · Trades coordinated for you
City & Guilds
Qualified bricklayer
NVQ Level 2 & 3
In Brickwork
10-yr / 5-yr
Roofing / paving guarantees
Team of 4
Plus trusted trades
24/7
Emergency roofing
Service overview
Loft & Garage Conversions: what you need to know
What it is
A conversion turns an existing space that is used for storage, usually the loft or an integral or attached garage, into a habitable room. Loft conversions can involve new floor joists, structural steels, dormers, roof lights and a new staircase. Garage conversions typically mean infilling the garage door opening with brickwork and a window, insulating and raising the floor, and finishing the room to match the house.
Who it is for
Conversions suit homeowners who need another room but have limited garden space, or who do not want to lose outdoor area to an extension. They are popular with families needing an extra bedroom, people working from home, and anyone using a garage only for storage.
When you need it
The right time is usually when you are short of one room rather than a whole floor. If your loft has reasonable head height, or your garage is full of boxes rather than cars, a conversion may be an option for adding usable space.
Why professional work matters
Converting a loft or garage changes how the building carries load, keeps out water and holds heat. New floors must be strong enough, steels sized correctly, and infilled openings bonded and weathered properly. Getting the structure and brickwork right is what turns a cold storage space into a room that feels like part of the house.
The risk of waiting
The cost of getting a conversion wrong
A conversion done on the cheap can leave you with a room that is cold, damp or structurally questionable. Here is what goes wrong.
Cold, uncomfortable rooms
Poorly built floors and walls in a converted garage leave a room that is cold in winter and rarely used.
Damp at the base of walls
Infilling a garage door without proper damp protection lets moisture wick up into the new wall and plaster.
Structural problems
Loft floors and steels that are undersized can deflect, crack ceilings below and cause lasting damage.
Obvious infill brickwork
A garage door infill that does not match the house makes the conversion look unfinished from the street.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming any loft can be converted without checking head height and roof structure.
- Treating a garage conversion as a cosmetic job rather than a building job.
- Using unmatched brick for the garage door infill.
- Leaving structural decisions to whichever trade turns up first.
Our process
How your loft & garage conversions job runs
Step 1
Free site visit
We inspect the loft or garage, check the structure, head height and access, and talk through how you want to use the room.
Step 2
Written quotation
You receive a clear written quote setting out the work, setting out the proposed work and price.
Step 3
Structural work
Steels, floor joists, openings and infill brickwork are completed first so the space is sound.
Step 4
Services
Our trusted electricians and plumbers install what the room needs, coordinated by us.
Step 5
Finish and handover
The room is finished so it sits naturally with the rest of the house, and we walk you through the completed work.
What you get
Why homeowners choose Speller
Keep your garden
A conversion adds space inside your existing footprint, so you do not lose any outdoor area.
Matched infill brickwork
A qualified bricklayer infills garage openings so they blend with the existing house.
Structure done first
Steels and floors are sorted before finishing work starts, so the room is sound.
One contractor
Building work and trades are managed by one team, so you are not chasing different firms.
Clear payments
Larger projects run on a one-third deposit, then 3 to 4 agreed stage payments.
Free, no-obligation quote
See exactly what is involved before you commit.
In detail
Loft and garage conversion options
The best conversion depends on your roof shape, garage type and what the room is for. These are the options we cover across Maidstone and Kent.
Roof light loft conversions
Where the loft already has good head height, roof lights set into the existing slope bring in daylight with minimal change to the roof line. This is usually the least disruptive loft option.
Floor strengthening and a new staircase are still needed so the loft can be used as a proper room.
Dormer loft conversions
A dormer projects out from the roof slope to create full-height floor space and room for a window. It is the most common way to gain a usable bedroom in a loft with limited head height.
Dormers involve roofing work as well as structural changes, so the junctions with the existing roof need to be properly weathered.
Integral garage conversions
An integral garage is already part of the house, so converting it usually means infilling the door opening with brick and a window, raising and insulating the floor, and finishing the walls and ceiling.
Matching the infill brickwork to the existing front elevation is what makes a garage conversion look like it was always there.
Attached and detached garages
Attached garages can be opened up into the main house, sometimes with structural steel to form a wide opening. Detached garages can be converted into a garden office, gym or studio.
The ground slab, walls and roof of older garages often need upgrading before they are suitable as habitable space.
Residential and commercial
We offer conversions for homeowners. For landlords and commercial clients, converting under-used space can increase usable floor area without the cost of building outward.
Loft & Garage Conversions across Maidstone and Kent
We are based in Maidstone and carry out loft & garage conversions for homeowners and businesses across the towns and villages below, as well as wider Kent, London and the South East. Wherever you are, the process is the same: a free site visit, a written quote and the work led by Michael on site.
- Loft & Garage Conversions in Maidstone
- Loft & Garage Conversions in Bearsted
- Loft & Garage Conversions in Aylesford
- Loft & Garage Conversions in West Malling & Kings Hill
- Loft & Garage Conversions in Tonbridge
- Loft & Garage Conversions in Tunbridge Wells
- Loft & Garage Conversions in Sevenoaks
- Loft & Garage Conversions in Chatham
- Loft & Garage Conversions in Headcorn
Guide
Choosing between a loft and a garage conversion
Which space suits you
A loft conversion usually suits a bedroom or quiet office away from the main living area. A garage conversion sits at ground level, which suits a playroom, snug, home office or ground-floor bedroom. At the site visit we look at both and give you an honest view of which offers more usable space for your budget.
Keeping the house liveable
Most structural loft work happens from above, and garage conversions are largely separate from the main house until the final stages, so day-to-day disruption is usually limited. We plan the order of work to keep it that way.
Matching the outside
A garage conversion changes your front elevation. The infilled opening should look as if it was always there, with matching brick, bond and a window that suits the rest of the house. That is where a qualified bricklayer makes a visible difference.
How quoting and payment work
Every loft & garage conversions enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation site visit and a written quotation, so you can see exactly what is included before deciding. On larger projects we take a one-third deposit to secure materials, and the balance is split across 3 to 4 stage payments agreed before work starts.
Who will be on site
Work is led by Michael Speller, a City & Guilds qualified bricklayer with NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Brickwork, with a core team of four. Where your project needs electrical or plumbing work, we bring in trusted subcontracted trades and coordinate them, so you deal with one contractor throughout. We hold public liability insurance.
Questions
Loft & Garage Conversions FAQs
How much does a loft or garage conversion cost?
Cost depends on the type of conversion, structural work needed and finish. Book a free site visit and you will get a written quote for your property.
How long does a conversion take?
It varies with the scope of work. Your written quote will include a realistic programme so you can plan around it.
Can every loft be converted?
Not always. Head height, roof structure and access for a staircase all matter. We check these at the free site visit before you spend anything.
Will the garage door infill match my house?
Michael is a City & Guilds qualified bricklayer. Matching brick and bond to your existing front elevation is part of the job.
How do payments work?
Larger projects use a one-third deposit to secure materials, then 3 to 4 stage payments agreed before work starts.
Do you arrange electricians and plumbers?
Yes. We bring in trusted, subcontracted electricians and plumbers and coordinate them for you.
Is there a guarantee?
Our published guarantees are 10 years on roofing and 5 years on paving. Ask Michael about terms for your conversion at the site visit.
Which areas do you cover?
Maidstone, Bearsted, Aylesford, West Malling, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Chatham, Headcorn, wider Kent, London and the South East.
Turn unused space into a room you will use
Book a free site visit and get a written quote for your loft or garage conversion.
City & Guilds qualified · Free written quote · No obligation