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Attic Conversions in Dublin

Unlock the hidden potential of your home with a premium attic conversion. We add bedrooms, ensuites and home offices that feel like they were always there.

Bedroom, Ensuite & Home-Office Attic Conversions

Attic conversions are the highest-return room you can add to a Dublin home. From a simple attic renovation that turns dead loft space into a teen bedroom, to a full hip-to-gable attic extension that adds a master suite and ensuite, our team handles every attic dublin project end-to-end — structural calculations, planning, insulation, plumbing, dormer construction and decoration.

We work daily on house attic conversions, attic remodels and two-storey upgrades for Dublin semi-detached homes, terraces and bungalows.

See related work: kitchen extensions, home renovations, or browse all services.

At a Glance

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    Typical Build Time8 - 12 Weeks
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    Typical Floor Area20sqm - 35sqm
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    CoverageAll Dublin City & County

Attic Conversion Types

Velux conversion — the simplest attic conversion: keep the existing roof, add roof windows and insulation. Best for homes with generous head height.

Dormer attic conversion — the most popular attic conversion Dublin homeowners ask for. Adds a flat-roof or pitched-roof dormer for full standing height across the entire room.

Hip-to-gable attic conversion — converts a hipped roof into a gable end and adds a rear dormer. Significantly increases floor area on semi-detached and end-of-terrace Dublin homes.

Bungalow attic conversion / hip roof extension on bungalow — raise the roof on a bungalow extension or single storey bungalow extension to add a full first-floor level (bungalow double storey extension).

Two-Storey & Double-Storey Extensions

A 2 storey extension or 2nd storey extension is the natural next step when an attic conversion isn't enough. We build two story extensions, two story house extensions and double storey extensions across Dublin — including building a second floor on top of an existing extension where the foundations and roof allow.

Most 2 story extension builds add 30–50 sqm of new floor area split across the ground and first floors. We handle full planning, structural engineering and party-wall agreements.

Timber Frame & Roof Structure

For larger attic extensions and second-storey adds, we offer full timber frame extension construction. A timber frame house extension is dry, fast to erect (weeks instead of months) and very thermally efficient. We also deliver a frame house extension and timber frame home extensions for new-build conversions.

Every attic conversion includes a structural roof inspection, fire-rated escape windows, building-regs-compliant staircase, and full insulation upgrade.

More cost & planning answers on our FAQ page.

Common Questions

Quick answers homeowners ask before they book a site visit.

Do you need planning permission for a Shomera?expand_more
A Shomera-style garden room under 25 sqm is typically exempt from planning permission in Ireland, provided it sits in the rear garden and meets height/boundary rules. We always confirm exemption in writing before quoting any garden-room project.
Do you need planning permission to convert a garage in Ireland?expand_more
Most garage conversions in Ireland are exempt from planning if the garage is attached, the use stays residential and external appearance is maintained. Detached garages or layout changes that affect the front facade may need full permission.
How much does a 2 story extension cost Ireland?expand_more
A typical 2-storey extension in Ireland costs EUR 130,000 to EUR 220,000 turnkey, depending on size and finish. Adding a full first floor over an existing rear extension is normally cheaper than a fresh ground-up two-storey build.
How much roughly is a 2 story extension?expand_more
Roughly EUR 2,800 to EUR 3,400 per square metre fully fitted in Dublin. A 35 sqm two-storey rear extension would land around EUR 105,000 to EUR 130,000 - we provide a fixed price after the free site survey.

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Free site survey, fixed-price quote, fully insured. Call our Dublin 2 team today.