Turn your unused loft into a beautiful, functional living space. Whirligig Building Services are experienced loft conversion specialists serving homeowners across Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea and throughout East Sussex.
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The most popular loft conversion type in East Sussex. A rear dormer extends the roofline to create a full-height room with generous headspace and natural light — ideal for a bedroom, home office or bathroom in your Hastings or Bexhill property.
The most cost-effective route to a converted loft in East Sussex. We install Velux windows to flood your new room with daylight while retaining the original roofline — often permitted development with no planning needed.
Convert the sloping hip end of your roof to a vertical gable, dramatically increasing usable floor area. A popular choice for semi-detached and detached homes in Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea and the surrounding villages.
The most substantial loft conversion, replacing the entire rear roof slope with a near-vertical wall to create a large, flexible room. Typically requires planning permission but delivers a full extra storey to your East Sussex home.
From initial design to building regulations sign-off, Whirligig Building Services manage your entire loft conversion project in Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea or anywhere across East Sussex.
We handle everything — structural calculations, building regulations, staircase design, insulation and finishing. One point of contact throughout your Hastings loft conversion.
All loft conversions in East Sussex must meet building regulations. We manage the entire approval process and work with approved inspectors to ensure your project is signed off correctly.
A professionally completed loft conversion in Hastings or Bexhill can add 15–20% to your property value while creating genuinely useful living space your family will use every day.
We sequence the work carefully so you can stay in your home throughout the loft conversion. Our team works tidily and keeps you informed at every stage across East Sussex.
Many loft conversions in East Sussex fall under permitted development and don't require a planning application — particularly Velux-style and smaller dormers. We'll advise you on the rules for your specific property in Hastings or Bexhill before any work is planned.
A standard Velux conversion takes around 4–6 weeks. A dormer or mansard loft conversion in Hastings or Bexhill typically takes 8–12 weeks. We'll give you a clear programme before work starts and keep you updated throughout the build.
For a comfortable, usable room you generally need around 2.2–2.4m of ridge height. We can assess your loft during a free site visit and recommend the most suitable conversion type for your Hastings or Bexhill property.
Yes — adding an en-suite or shower room to a loft conversion is very popular across Hastings and Bexhill. We'll manage the plumbing, drainage and electrical work as part of your full conversion project.
Trusted local builders for home extensions, loft & garage conversions, repairs and property maintenance across Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea and surrounding East Sussex.