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COMPLETED PROJECT · ABINGTON , NORTHAMPTON

Terraced House Loft Conversion in Abington, Northampton

We transformed unused roof space into a bright new bedroom with an en-suite, fitted storage and folding doors opening onto a Juliet balcony.
PROJECT
Terraced house loft conversion
LOCATION
Abington, Northampton
NEW SPACE
Bedroom + en-suite
KEY FEATURE
Juliet balcony + fitted storage
THE CLIENT BRIEF

Making every metre of the roof space work harder

The homeowners wanted an additional bedroom that felt calm, spacious and properly connected to the rest of their Abington home not simply a converted attic.

Swiss Build planned the structural work, staircase, services and bespoke storage as one coordinated build. The finished room uses natural light, carefully positioned joinery and a Juliet balcony to create an open, practical living space.

new dormer structure and rear opening during construction.
SCOPE OF WORK

A complete design-and-build loft conversion

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01

Structural work

Forming the new loft floor and structural openings for the converted space.
02

Insulation

Building the thermal envelope around the new room and dormer.
03

New staircase

Connecting the loft safely and naturally to the existing home.
04

Plumbing & electrics

New services for the en-suite, heating, lighting and sockets.
05

Plastering & finish

Full internal finishing to create a clean, readyto-use bedroom.
06

Bespoke joinery

Built-in storage designed around the roof slopes and head height.
CHALLENGES SOLVED

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Restricted access in a terraced property
Materials and trades were carefully sequenced to keep the build moving while minimising disruption.
Existing boiler position
The boiler was relocated so the new floor plan could work efficiently and safely.
Restricted access in a terraced property
The layout balances circulation, roof windows, folding doors and joinery to make the room feel larger.
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PROJECT SPECIFICATION

Useful details for homeowners planning a similar conversion

PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced house
CONVERSION TYPE
Rear dormer loft conversion
ROOMS CREATED
Bedroom and en-suite
EXTERNAL FEATURE
Folding doors + Juliet balcony
STORAGE
Bespoke fitted wardrobes
TRADE MANAGED
Structure to final finish
LOFT CONVERSIONS IN NORTHAMTON

Planning a similar project in Abington?

Swiss Build delivers loft conversions across Northampton and the surrounding area. See the main service page for design options, the build process and answers to common planning questions.

"Create More Space Without Moving"

A loft conversion can turn unused roof space into a bedroom, home office or family room. It gives you room to grow while keeping the home and location you love, without taking space from your garden.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions about terraced house loft conversions

Can a terraced house in Abington be converted?

Many terraced homes can be suitable for a loft conversion, but the available head height, roof structure, staircase position, access and planning constraints all need to be checked. A site survey is the best starting point.

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The work was sequenced around the limited access of the terraced property, with materials, trades and internal connections planned to reduce disruption to the household.
Yes. Bespoke cupboards can make good use of lower areas beneath roof slopes that would otherwise be difficult to use, as shown in this Abington project.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions about terraced house loft conversions

Tell us about your property and the space you want to create. We’ll arrange an initial conversation and explain the next steps.