I would recommend Apex without hesitation

We recently had Apex do our loft conversion. Why? From start to finish they did an excellent job. Of the companies we approached for initial quotes, Woody shone above the rest, with his knowledge of the rules and regs and his innovative ideas, which finally swung our decision in his favour. The 4-cluster velux windows and the glass floor were things we never even considered - so glad we took his advice. The finished product is excellent, fitting in perfectly with the existing decor, and all completed well within agreed time limits. I would recommend Apex without hesitation.
John

Loft conversion Kendal Raising roof to form loft conversion that was to low to convert.

Two years ago we had brought a 1960’s bungalow to develop. It was not big enough for our family, was ugly and the roof needed replacing. But it is in a great location, with a wonderful south facing garden.

We contacted three local architects to help us design our new family space, maybe an extension or a loft conversion but it had to be within our budget.  The architects came up with some beautiful ideas but when costed by local builders none of them came anywhere near our budget.

We decided that with our roof needed replacement and the cost effective approach was to get a loft conversion. However we soon realised that due to limited (1.8m at apex) head height in the loft this was not going to be either cheap or easy. After a Google search we realised it was possible and we organised for some companies to look at our home and provide estimates and design ideas.

My first contact with Paul Woodcock (Woody) was over the phone. His enthusiasm and creativity was very exciting. He looked at our property through Google earth and came up with various design ideas. 

Woody then came to our bungalow and was here at least two hours talking through various options with me. I not only wanted to add space and hopefully value to my home but also some beauty and character.

Having never had any experience of developing property and very limited knowledge of building we were anxious to take on such a big project. However Woody reassured us that our loft had great potential to convert to another floor. We arranged to go and see a previous client of his who had done a similar roof lift conversion. It was great to see his work and talk to the homeowners about the process involved. It reassured us immensely that what we were planned on doing was the right option for us.

Woody organised the complete process. He had one of his colleagues provide drawings for planning permission and building regulations.  These drawings were shown to us us at each stage and we amended them as we wished. Woody liaised with the local council to obtain planning permission, a task that we are glad we did not have to undertake ourselves.

Woody and his colleagues put in long hours and worked almost everyday during the build time. Woody does not take days off just because its the weekend. We lived in the house during the building process, not easy with young children but woody ensured that our house was safe and as clean as possible at all times.  He always made time to discuss any queries we had. Woody and the lads were always friendly and courteous.

The roof lift conversion has resulted in us having three new bedrooms and a shower room in the previous unused loft. It has transformed the house and how we will now live in it.

Woody was good to his word and came in on budget and actually finished the work under time. We also had Woody add on a beautiful oak porch to the front of the house, as an extra job, which has greatly enhanced the look of the house. 

We can thoroughly recommend Woody for the quality and craftsmanship he puts into the work he does. The final results look great and we had constant visits from neighbours and friends who are immensely impressed with how the house has been changed from a drab bungalow to a beautiful family home.  

The whole conversion has that "wow" factor

We had several loft companies provide us with quotes for our long awaited loft conversion, but as soon as Woody came around to price the job, we knew straight away that we had found the company that we wanted and trusted to carry out the work. 

Despite having plans already drawn for the conversion, Woody could immediately see some better alternatives i.e. repositioning the proposed staircase which not only saved time, money and disruption it also meant that we didn’t have to lose any space from our first floor bathroom, none of the other companies had picked up on this. He wasn’t afraid to offer suggestions to re-work the proposed loft layout, again much better ideas than our drawings offered, and we are so pleased we followed his suggestions.

Impressed with Woody’s knowledge and the competitively priced quote, we went to see a similar local job that Apex had carried out a few years ago; the owners of the property also had nothing but praise for Woody, so Apex were duly hired for our conversion.

Woody, Danny, Kevin, the plasterer’s and electricians all did a brilliant job (forgive me for not naming you all!). They worked at a fantastic speed to get the job finished on time and were all very professional, polite and friendly and always cleaned up at the end of the day.

Woody’s vision and enthusiasm has resulted in an amazing loft conversion. We have his signature Velux quadrant cluster in the main bedroom which has given the whole conversion that “Wow!” factor. This end result could not have been achieved by any other company that we came across and is much better than we could ever have imagined.  I’m so thankful that I found his website.

We are so pleased that we chose Apex loft conversions, I can’t imagine letting any other company carry out the work and would highly recommend them without any hesitation.

Thanks again 

Liz & Richard

Huddersfield

The best loft conversion company Huddersfield

We had several loft companies provide us with quotes for our long awaited loft conversion, but as soon as Woody came around to price the job, we knew straight away that we had found the company that we wanted and trusted to carry out the work. 

Despite having plans already drawn for the conversion, Woody could immediately see some better alternatives i.e. repositioning the proposed staircase which not only saved time, money and disruption it also meant that we didn’t have to lose any space from our first floor bathroom, none of the other companies had picked up on this. He wasn’t afraid to offer suggestions to re-work the proposed loft layout, again much better ideas than our drawings offered, and we are so pleased we followed his suggestions.

Impressed with Woody’s knowledge and the competitively priced quote, we went to see a similar local job that Apex had carried out a few years ago; the owners of the property also had nothing but praise for Woody, so Apex were duly hired for our conversion.

Woody, Danny, Kevin, the plasterer’s and electricians all did a brilliant job (forgive me for not naming you all!). They worked at a fantastic speed to get the job finished on time and were all very professional, polite and friendly and always cleaned up at the end of the day.

Woody’s vision and enthusiasm has resulted in an amazing loft conversion. We have his signature Velux quadrant cluster in the main bedroom which has given the whole conversion that “Wow!” factor. This end result could not have been achieved by any other company that we came across and is much better than we could ever have imagined.  I’m so thankful that I found his website.

We are so pleased that we chose Apex loft conversions, I can’t imagine letting any other company carry out the work and would highly recommend them without any hesitation.

Thanks again 

Huddersfield

The reason you need apex to raise your roof .

Low roof loft High Wycombe

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We bought our 1920s cottage in 2010, the estate agent particulars stated that the loft space was suitable for conversion following the appropriate permissions.  However following a second viewing it was clear that the pitch was far too low – at 5’7” I could only just stand up.  However in most other ways the house was ideal for our growing family;offering 3 double bedrooms and an attached studio flat (required for 6 monthly visits from an elderly parent).  Subsequently our family then grew from 2 to 3 children and with the two youngest sharing a room we were struggling at night with one waking the other and we were bed-hopping in order to avoid this which was affecting the whole family.  It became clear that we really needed the extra bedroom and knowing that the roof would therefore need lifting I started trawling the internet for companies able to raise the roof – there weren’t many.  My favourite website was Woody’s - clear and informative with pictures and videos to watch and testimonials to read.  Having contacted him, acquired an estimate for the work and an idea of what we could achieve based on the dimensions of the house, compared to the other companies he seemed the best.  His was clearly a morepersonal approach and he had a wealth of previous experience and knowledge and an obvious enthusiasm and energy.   Another loft company suggested that we would only be able to achieve the height required at the top of the stairs by taking a chunk out of the middle double bedroom, making it a single, but Woody insisted that we should try to put them above the current ones and see if the architect could increase the eaves height.  We weren’t very confident that we would achieve the height we really needed – 1.6 meters higher than our original roof apex but the architect said we could try it and then come down which would have meant possibly having to compromise the stairs.  Luckily the houses on the street have varying styles and roof heights so we got it.  A neighbour that was worried about overlooking meant that we had to increase the sill height of the Velux windows to 1700mm off the floor, but in hind sight this was good as we now only have views of sky and rooftops rather than walls and windows.  Unfortunately Woody wasn’t able to use as many of the large scale windows that are his usual show-stopper design feature due to the planners feeling that these would be too overpowering on the roof.  So we had to move a couple of windows around, reduce the sizes of most and remove a couple and once again, although initially we were disappointed to have to compromise with the planners we had asked for more windows than we wanted (to allow for this) and the style of the house works really well with the normal sized veluxs in the bedrooms, giving a cottage feel rather than a much more modern aesthetic.  We managed to retain the large square window in the bathroom which is a real feature over the free-standing bath and because it was high enough not to be overlooking the next door neighbour it was able to remain clear glazed and opening.  So the build commenced…

Another reason for going with Woody was the speed of the build.  Most people dismiss the idea of a ‘raise the roof’project due to the mess and disruption.  Well let me put your mind at rest – this was minimal on both counts.  The first day saw the whole roof removed (by 10am) and all the new trusses craned on by 4pm and felted by the end of day one to avoid any water penetration overnight.  By the end of day 2 the tiles and Veluxs were all in place and this pace continued throughout the build until after 3 weeks the rooms were plastered, 2nd fix complete and ready for me to get the bathroom underfloor heating and tiling done, the decorating completed and the rendering on the outside completed.  Once this was done Woody returned to plumb in the bathroom suite which I had ordered separately, so all in all about 4 weeks from start to finish and even the breakthrough from the loft to the first floor when the staircase arrived was not at all the dusty event that I expected it to be.  Throughout the job Woody and I worked together to get everything as I had originally visualised it – he even sourced local oak for the roof detailing and wonderful porch which he built after the rendering was complete.  Everything is exactly as I saw it in my head before the work had even begun.  I would thoroughly recommend Apexloft to anyone wanting to expand their living space without having to move (at an average cost of 40k by the way) and achieve a beautiful end product which will add instant value to most homes.  We have gone from a 3 double bedroom house to a 5 double bedroom house (though we are enjoying the luxury of a large walk in wardrobe, bathroom (Jack and Jill) and bedroom suite with super-king bed!) and the children each have a large bedroom to themselves which has made our nights peaceful at last.  Having subsequently had the house revalued, the increase in its worth is more than double the investment. Thanks Woody for a great job,completed at eye-watering speed; with the patience to understand and implement the vision in my head into realitywith such attention to detail (among others - bespoke balustrades and newel posts to match our original stairs; a newoak porch and facade detailing) which makes the roof look like it has always been there and has given character back to a house which had suffered various unsympathetic modernisations over the years.  

Stunning loft in Yorkshire

Paul came highly recommended to me by a previous customer and I am very happy to recommend him equally as highly. We had searched around and had various quotes for our loft conversion but Apex met our exacting requirements perfectly. We wanted someone who had vision and was willing to work with us to get exactly what we wanted from the space we had. We changed some of the layout during the job, added windows, took out doors, and all alternations were done without complaint! The work was carried out quickly (and to the time frame given) and within the price we had agreed at the start. What makes Apex loft conversions stand out from the rest is the quality of work and the very high standard of the finished product. That along with a very friendly and approachable team make working with Paul and his team a pleasure!
Andy and Clare

Low pitched bungalow loft conversion in south Yorkshire

Back in 2003, we were considering moving from our bungalow, as we were short on room, when we were recommended by friends who had had a loft conversion to speak with Woody at Apex Loft Conversions. Although we had dismissed being able to do anything with our loft space due to the low pitch of the roof, Woody came to see us and advised us that it was possible to have a loft conversion, as he would remove the existing roof and replace it with one of a higher pitch, and we would end up with a room with a footprint almost the same size as the whole of the ground floor. Having agreed the cost of the work (which didn't increase even though a few ideas were tweeked during the build), Woody put in for planning permission for us. A few weeks later, work was in full swing on our house and next door who having heard that we were having a loft conversion decided to do the same thing! 9 years later we are still enjoying the space Woody gave us. We have a huge double bedroom with lounge area and en-suite bathroom, which is light, bright and airy, thanks to the 4 velux windows on the front and 2 on the back. The room is always warm and a pleasure to be in. Thanks to the layout designed by Woody, we didn't lose any space downstairs and were able to gain a dining room in what used to be our bedroom. I'm certain that if we hadn't gone ahead with the loft conversion we would have moved by now, but the room that Woody created has meant we can stay in the location that we love. People that have visited over the years since the work was completed are amazed at the room we have and several have taken Woody's details as they have considered a loft conversion on their property. We would have no hesitation recommending Woody and Apex Loft Conversions for anybody with even the slightest idea of converting their loft space. Woody can make a beautiful space where others may say a conversion isn't possible.
Jenny and Steve

Velux solar opener fitting. Velux auto closer .

Just to let you know our solar opener is working great and Nancy can now open the Velux after her difficulties with the pole.
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"We were having difficulties opening a high Velux window and decided we needed a solar powered opener. After struggling to find a fitter who had done one before we came across Woody. It was all ordered over the phone, he came a few weeks later and fitted it within a couple of hours, no fuss no mess. It is a very unobtrusive fitting and is working great. The room can now be kept cool and it even closes automatically when it rains."
 
Nancy & Terry 

So good we used them twice

Apex did a fantastic job on our loft conversion, creating two good sized rooms and a bathroom for our growing family. They hardly entered the main part of the house until the very end - they got in to the loft using scaffolding and a gap they made in the roof. This meant no disruption which was really appreciated. The whole project was done quickly, to a high standard and at a reasonable cost. We were so impressed that when we bought an investment property that needed a loft conversion we immediately phoned Woody at Apex. Once again he organised a superb job. Adding two bedrooms and another bathroom not only increased the rental income from the property - the top floor became a major selling point for the house
Paul W.

Loft conversion in chapel allerton

We had five companies visit our loft space to discuss various options for conversion. Some of them were very negative about the space available and shape of the roof. When apex visited Woody gave some really creative ideas and had a very positive attitude to making the most of the spoace available. The staircase fitted looks like it has always been part of the house.We'd definately recommend the team. They stuck to time limits and costings and tidied up after themselves.
Catherine G.

Loft conversion in Buton salmon

We employed Apex to do a loft converstion and were delighted with the end result. All the guys were friendly and professional and we were delighted to follow Mr Woodcock's suggestions for the velux window combinations which had a massive impact on the room! I would have no hesitation recommending Apex.
Diane G.

Simply put FANTASTIC

Simply put - FANTASTIC !! We contacted Apex as part of getting quotes from various companies. Paul visited our house and we could tell right from word go that this was the right company. We had a number of ideas of what we wanted, but Paul was able to take those ideas offer advice on what would work, but most importantly tell us how to make things better. Paul took care of everything, from permission to regs. The job was done swiftly but professionally and what we now have is better than we anticipated. If there are two things that set Apex apart they are these: 1. The price he quoted was the price we paid. There was no extras or "unforeseen" circumstances. He knew exactly what he was doing. 2. The level of creativity was first class. It is this type of specialist expertise you don't get from a "builder". It was clear that his knowledge came from experience in loft conversions With the cost of moving in the thousands many people are looking to extend their houses/ If you are looking for extra space and living, this is your company
Lucy and Gordon

Best loft converter in Barnsley

so glad we picked apex. Woody and co were spot on, they gave us great advice and have some cracking ideas. woody matched up our oak staircase superbly, no other firm came up with initial ideas like apex did. Very refreshing to find someone who is passionate about doing a good job, no corners cut in this house !! 100% recommended
Keith T.

Small loft in calverly leeds

From start to finished these guys excelled, we only have a small loft but the way woody has used velux's in our loft it has been transformed into one of the best, if not the best rooms in our home . We were recommended in the first place and are so glad we did not go with any other firm we also got quotes off
Mick H.

Loft conversion in holmefirth

My family and I were considering moving from our house in 2009 due to a lack of bedrooms for our 3 kids. We also thought our loft too small to convert properly. Not only was a consultation with Woody inspiring in terms of what we could achieve but amazingly in that 1 hour consultation he also fixed his price (which was the most competitive we could find), which then didn't change for the remainder of the project, despite a couple of client changes on the way. We didn't move out for the conversion, and Woody and his colleagues were always courtsous and cleaned up at the end of each day. It's 2 years since we had the conversion done and the girls are 9 and still love their rooms, which feels like a completely integral part of the house - it's difficult to remember the loft hatches at all. Woody's after sales service is also great, he came to check on a recent roof leak which was actually unrelated to the conversion, and the remortaring seems to have done the trick. I woud heartily recommend a consultation with Apex Loft Conversions if you have an uncoverted loft. Let him unlock the potential in your roof.
Matthew, Alison, Abby, Thea and Louis Cromack

Fantastic loft Barnsley

Apex was recommended to us by previous customers who had nothing but praise for his workmanship. Paul, the owner of Apex came out to see us with innovative ideas and a reasonable quotation. The work was carried out on time and efficiently with not too much mess and disruption to the rest of the house. The six velux windows which were installed have transformed the room, which now feels light and airy. The staircase design that Apex created meant that we didn't loose any space from existing rooms and also kept the loft room large without taking out space for the entrance. The conversion has created well needed and loved space within our house and we cannot recommend Paul and his team enough. If you want an innovative design and an exceptional finish on your conversion Paul is the person to call.
John G

Go for the best forget the rest!

Paul at Apex Lofts gave us first class service in politeness, courtiousness, punctuality, workmanship and finished product.  Apex Lofts are an excellent company.  We showed Paul a blank wall with unused loft space behind from which he designed and fitted a wonderfully spacious ensuite bathroom complete with walk-in shower, sink, toilet and Velux window.  He consulted us at every stage before and during the conversion taking on board our ideas and discussing them with us along with his own visions for the finished result.  The whole project was first class from start to finish and was finished well within the time scale Paul had set.    Anyone seeking advice on a loft conversion should consult Paul first and foremost - "go for the best and forget the rest".    We have no hesitation in highly recommending Paul at Apex Lofts.
 
Philip and Joy.

Old house loft conversion

Apex were called in to renew a 110 year old roof that was leaking badly. Paul showed us that we would be able to double the amount of usable space in the roof with a loft conversion. The conversion process gave us a huge usable space with lots of natural light. The use of modern insulation also made it the warmest place in the whole house - Anyone who lives in a old house will realize what an advantage this is! We now have a modern space sitting neatly at the top of a period property Paul helped us keep the traditional feel throughout by commissioning new doors that match the existing ones in the house. Even the regulation fire doors match exactly to the originals. Thanks lads
Mr Goodyear

Loft conversion in Haworth

After moving into a renovated mill we were disappointed to find that the builders had covered the old beams and steel work in the roof with a modern suspended ceiling. After recommendations we contacted Woody at Apex. Even though the project was four stories up Woody was happy to take on the project. He provided a quote that I am please to say remained fixed. To add additional light two Velux windows were added to the roof. He arrived bang on time with a motivated workforce. The project was completed in 4 days ready for his plasterers. I must say that everyone who sees the room with the exposed beams and Victoria ironwork are really impressed. I would recommend Woody without hesitation.
Christos P

Electric velux pack fitting.

A big thankyou to Woody of Apex lofts Barnsley, for fitting A solar powered window opener / closer to our velux window. Fast and efficient service and would certainly recommend these guys.  

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Loft conversion – Hemsworth, Pontefract

Apex Loft conversions came recommended by a work colleague, I am really pleased with my loft conversion now completed, it’s as though it has been there all along and fits in with the originality of the house, my house is an old property over 100 years old so it did come up with some problems but nothing that Paul couldn’t overcome.

Paul managed to squeeze me in an ensuite which I am very pleased with, the workmanship is excellent, nothing was too much trouble, he matched two new fire doors with my original doors and matched the architrave as well, even when it was completed I found out that I needed another electric socket, there was no hesitation in providing it.

I would highly recommend Paul if you are thinking of having your loft converted why? – He and his team are trustworthy, friendly and approachable and respect your property, he will give you innovative ideas and he is willing to go that extra mile, which is not the case with many people of today.  Paul gives you a price and that is what you pay at the end, plus you do not pay anything until you are completely satisfied.

Loft conversion smities Barnsley

We recently had Apex do our loft conversion. Why? From start to finish they did an excellent job. Of the companies we approached for initial quotes, Woody shone above the rest, with his knowledge of the rules and regs and his innovative ideas, which finally swung our decision in his favour. The 4-cluster velux windows and the glass floor were things we never even considered - so glad we took his advice. The finished product is excellent, fitting in perfectly with the existing decor, and all completed well within agreed time limits. I would recommend Apex without hesitation.
A Lunn

loft conversion leeds

We employed Apex to do a loft converstion and were delighted with the end result. All the guys were friendly and professional and we were delighted to follow Mr Woodcock's suggestions for the velux window combinations which had a massive impact on the room! I would have no hesitation recommending Apex.
Diane c

Our house was cold before we spoke to woody.

Hi Woody 
Thank for the advice about our roof, & the loft space. 
The new roof and loft are fabulous.
The custom made shutters for the Bedroom work a treat.
The under floor insulation in the cellar  was installed in a breeze , & keeps out the drafts & the cold.

Regards

Ian & Tess ( South Barnsley )

Best money we have ever spent .

A top quality job done by APEX. Our once dark and small Attic is now bright and twice the size with an en-suite. APEX are very clean and professional. Money well spent
Shane c

Loft conversion Penistone

We used Apex Loft Conversions to convert the loft of our terraced house in 2003. We had previously spoken to several other firms but decided to use Apex because they came up with the best solutions to the design problems caused by the layout of the property. This involved lowering the ceilings on the upstairs and re-siting some of the internal walls to make best use of the space. This sounded quite daunting to us, but the Paul (Woody) made sure we knew exactly how it was going to happen, and the Apex guys made it all look easy. The project finished on time and on budget, and the results were fantastic. I would recommend Apex to anyone thinking of a loft conversion.
Matt Taylor