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Attic conversions · Dublin, Ireland
Plan the space above you.
Understand the practical choices, then request attic-conversion contacts with one clear project brief. We help homeowners across Dublin, Ireland route enquiries to up to three potentially suitable providers.
- No cost to submit
- No obligation to proceed
- Clear data-sharing consent
A quiet office?
An extra bedroom? A better way to use the space?
A considered first step
Start with clarity,
not a sales pitch.
Attic projects raise a lot of questions. We help you organise the essentials before you speak to providers—what you want, where you are, your likely timeline and the practical details that matter.
Simple by design
From idea to the right conversation.
We review your request
We use your project snapshot to identify potentially suitable providers for the work.
Start a useful conversation
With your permission, up to three providers may contact you to discuss the project.
Ready when you are
Describe your attic project once.
Free to submit. No obligation to proceed. Clear consent before any sharing.
The comparable brief
What every provider should price.
An attic quote only becomes useful when every provider is pricing the same room, the same structural work and the same level of finish. Set that baseline before you compare totals.
The room you want
State the intended use, the number and type of roof windows, whether you want a dormer or ensuite, and how much fitted storage you expect.
Structure, stairs and safety
Ask for the floor and roof alterations, permanent stairs, structural design and fire-safety work to be described—not hidden inside a single allowance.
Finish and handover
Define whether insulation, ventilation, electrics, heating, plumbing, plastering, joinery, flooring, decorating, waste removal and handover documents are included.
Also worth agreeing in writing
- The full price. Ask whether VAT, design work, scaffolding, skips and unavoidable charges are included.
- The exclusions. A clear list of what is not included is just as important as the headline total.
- Drawings and approvals. Confirm who arranges each professional, application, inspection and completion document the project needs.
- Changes after work begins. Agree that variations need your written approval and a price before extra work starts.
- Programme and payments. Put the expected start, duration, stage payments and final handover point into the same written scope.
Compare scope before price.
A shorter quote is not automatically a simpler job. If stairs, structural design, finishes or certification are missing, the lower total may only be a less complete version of the same project.
Before you compare totals
The details that move the price.
What changes the scope
- The roof. Working within the existing shape is a different project from adding a dormer or altering a hipped roof.
- The structure and stairs. New floor supports, steelwork and the stair position affect both the layout and the work below.
- The intended use. A bedroom, office, ensuite or storage space creates a different brief for services, ventilation and finish.
- Access and logistics. Scaffolding, parking, waste removal and carrying materials through the house all affect the job.
What each provider needs
- The property. Share the location, house type, roof form and anything you already know about previous alterations.
- The outcome. Describe the room you want and the features that matter, rather than asking for “a standard conversion”.
- The same finish. Give every provider one list covering windows, storage, services, flooring, decorating and waste.
- Your constraints. Be clear about timing, access, budget limits and whether the home will be occupied during the work.
Keep room for what cannot be seen yet
Existing roofs can hide conditions that are not obvious at the first visit. Ask how unexpected work will be evidenced, approved and priced, and keep a separate contingency instead of committing the full budget to the first contract figure.
Common questions
Straight answers.
How much does an attic conversion cost?
There is no dependable one-price answer without a survey and a written scope. Roof changes, structural work, stairs, room use, services, finish and access can move the total substantially. Compare itemised prices for the same brief, including VAT and exclusions.
Do I need planning permission?
Not always. The answer depends on the design, the property and its planning history. Planning status and Building Regulations are separate questions: work that does not need planning permission must still meet the regulations that apply. Have a suitably qualified professional confirm the route for your home before work begins.
Is my attic suitable for conversion?
Roof height is only an early clue. A viable design also needs enough finished space, a workable permanent stair, a safe structural solution, an appropriate fire-safety strategy, ventilation and insulation. Only a property-specific professional assessment can confirm feasibility.
What should I compare between providers?
Compare the written scope, exclusions, professional roles, payment stages, programme, insurance and handover documents—not just the final number. The best comparison is the one that leaves the fewest assumptions unresolved.
What we are—and what we’re not
Independent by design.
Attic is a human-assistant enquiry service. We are not a builder, contractor or professional adviser, and we don’t carry out or approve conversion work.
Our role is simpler: help you frame the project clearly, review the brief and, with your permission, route the enquiry to potentially suitable independent providers.
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