Ilford’s housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and newer apartments, so the right conversion depends entirely on the property. Terraces around the town centre suit a rear dormer or side-return extension; the 1930s semis in the quieter streets suit a hip-to-gable loft and a double-storey rear extension; flats are usually limited to internal refurbishment.
We cover the full IG1 to IG6 range in the London Borough of Redbridge. Ilford also has a large number of houses in multiple occupation and rental properties, where landlords need fire and security work alongside the build: fire alarms, fire risk assessments, emergency lighting and access control. We can carry out both sides under one contract.
Loft conversions and house extensions in Ilford
Many Ilford homes are also being refurbished to a higher standard for resale or letting. We handle full refurbishments as well as single extensions, including rewiring, plumbing, plastering and decoration, so a landlord can deal with one contractor rather than several.
Do you need planning permission in Ilford?
Ilford’s mix of housing means the planning route varies street by street. Many rear dormers and single-storey extensions are permitted development, while double-storey extensions, flats and Article 4 areas need an application. We check your address at the survey and handle the paperwork.
What we do in Ilford
- Loft conversions — Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable, L-shaped and mansard.
- House extensions — rear, side-return, wrap-around and double-storey.
- Construction and maintenance — roofing, plumbing, plastering, tiling and more.
- Fire and security installations — fire alarms, fire risk assessments, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control.
See our work in Ilford
You can see examples of our completed loft conversions, extensions and refurbishments across London on our Our Work page.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you do fire and security work in Ilford?
Yes. We install fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control, and carry out fire risk assessments for landlords.
Can you convert a flat in Ilford?
Loft and extension work is usually not possible on flats, but we carry out full internal refurbishments.
Which Ilford postcodes do you cover?
IG1 to IG6.
Get a free quote in Ilford
Call +44 (0) 203 355 5313, email info@lethd.com, or use our contact form to arrange a free, no-obligation quote.