Our history
Founded in 1988 by Chris Bonsey, The Loft Conversion Company has been operating from its offices, a converted stable loft in Westcott, since 1990. We've been specialising in loft conversions throughout Surrey and bordering county towns ever since.
Despite our success in the market place we are, and intend to remain, a tightly knit, locally based family company. And we only employ qualified, experienced craftsmen and tradesmen, many of whom have been with us for over 20 years.
The company's distinctive structure and our wealth of experience means your loft conversion will be very straightforward.
Meet the team
I feel very proud and honoured to have such a wonderful group of people around me. The success of the Loft Conversion Company and the ethos that underpins it are very much attributed to you.
Our path lies in sticking to our original principles - making sure that we not only listen to our clients, but we really hear what they are saying. I believe that if we never lose sight of our passion for good service, honesty and integrity this company will have a long and successful future.
The value of good design and attention to detail are essential ingredients to delivering a product we can be truly proud of and this must never be devalued.
I'd like to thank you all for your loyalty and dedication. It is the foundation of the company and one which enables my children, Chloe and Charles to help build our futures together.
Thank you.
Chris Bonsey - Managing Director
Chris Bonsey
Managing Director
Chris, founder of the Loft Conversion Company, is a hands-on boss, taking a lead in management and design. He insists on “maintaining the high standard of work and professionalism our reputation is built on.”
Chris Bonsey
Tim Shearing
Tim Shearing
Project Manager
Tim came to work with the company in 2002. He says it's a real pleasure working so closely with the MD, Chris Bonsey, “thinking the same way about the ethics and professional approach we aspire to.”
Chloe Bonsey
Chloe Bonsey
Design & Sales
After Wimbledon Art College, Chloe came to work with her father in 2002, drawn to the quality of design and building detail. This gives her the opportunity “to work for something I truly believe in.”
Charles Bonsey
Charles Bonsey
Operations
Charles joined the team in 2013 to provide operational support. Charles has spent the past nine years in the industry. We welcome him on board.
Neil Spiers
Neil Spiers
Team Leader / Carpenter
Neil completed a full apprenticeship with local builders before joining us 28 years ago. He prides himself on attention to detail, “we're really good at making sure our work blends with the house.”
John Bevan
John Bevan
Team Leader / Carpenter
John has 20 years under his belt with us and values being trusted to manage his team and deliver an excellent service. What impresses him most and the clients is that “everybody wants to do a really good job.”
Robbie Lane
Robbie Lane
Team Leader / Carpenter
Robbie joined The Loft Conversion Company 26 years ago. He says it truly is a family firm. In his own words, “It's a good, trusting company”. Robbie puts the Company's success down to the high standard of work.
Clive Bordoli
Team Leader / Carpenter
Clive started back in 1996. He feels the closeness of the teams comes from having worked together for such a very long time. Clive says, “We put a lot of thought and attention into customer care.”
Clive Bordoli
Neil Greaves
Plasterer
After three years at Crawley College, Neil started plastering in 2003, joining his father at the Loft Conversion Company and eventually taking over as main plasterer. He thinks one of our strengths is that “we’re a close knit company”.
Neil Greaves
Michael Davey
Electrician
Michael has been with the company for over 20 years. He says: “you're working for a family firm” adding, “We look after our clients we discuss everything with them and treat their homes with respect.”
Michael Davey
James Kinloch
Roofer
James has been with the company since 1991. He likes a challenge and enjoys the huge variety of projects. “We pride ourselves in being flexible and do everything we can to respond to our clients' needs.”
James Kinloch
Company services
Our approach is based on establishing a clear brief through close liaison with you from the very beginning of your loft project. And design is at the core of what we do. You'll get a complete package including:
- Design
- Project management
- Site surveys
- Regular site meetings
- Sourcing
- Architectural plans
- Planning permission applications
- Permitted development applications
- Building regulations
- Party Wall responsibility guide
- Local authority permits (for skips & waste disposal containers)
- Part-build options
How we work
We deal with everything – from planning and building consents to the finished product, plus plumbing and electrics – all ready for you to decorate. And there’s a Part Build Option if you want to get hands on.
Keeping you in the loop
You’ll meet your on site Team Leader at the Pre-Start Meeting. We’ll establish house rules, discuss logistics, run through the plans, specifications, design detail, staging, sourcing - and anything else that’s on your mind. We want to make sure that what we think we are doing for our fixed price is actually what you want - we do not make assumptions. Once work starts you’ll get regular updates about what’s happening.
Less stress
Everything is planned in advance. We want you to be excited about your project, to enjoy the fun of the build. And when we're done you'll get Approved Plans, Planning, Building and Part P Electrical Compliance Certificates plus our Five Year Guarantee.
Our area of operation