What is ecoTrus and How Can It Transform Your Loft Conversion?
ecoTrus is a precision-engineered loft conversion system that replaces slow, messy, traditional structural builds with an off-site manufactured system designed from a full 3D model of your home — for a smoother project, fewer surprises, and less disruption.
- No cranes
- No party wall agreements
- No disruption or delays
Speed you can feel
Most traditional loft conversions lose weeks to on-site problem solving, delays, and changing plans. ecoTrus flips that. We design the structure up front, manufacture it off-site, and deliver it ready to install — so the core structure goes up faster and with far less disruption to family life.
Minimal disruption. Family life stays normal.
Traditional loft conversions often mean heavy steel beams dragged through your home, padstones cut into bedroom walls, and weeks of disruption downstairs.
Because the ecoTrus system is engineered and installed from above, the structure is formed within the loft space itself. There’s no need to bring heavy RSJs through your home, no padstones cut into bedrooms, and no major structural work carried out on the floors below.
In most cases of post 1975 houses the roof can remain, the house underneath stays clean, dry, and fully usable while the structural work happens above — meaning family life can carry on as normal, with far less mess, noise, and stress.
✅ecoTrus is LABC Type 1 System Approved and LABC Partner Authority Scheme Approved, ensuring full compliance with building regulations and offering peace of mind to homeowners and professionals alike. This means our system and calculations along with our process’ has been vetted, understood and accepted by the Steel Chartered institute (SCI).
✅ Clarity on cost — earlier
Nobody likes budget creep. With ecoTrus, your project is designed from a full 3D model of your home, built using real measurements. That means fewer assumptions, fewer changes later, and a clearer idea of exactly what’s required from the start.
✅ A loft conversion that stays organised
Loft conversions fall apart when communication gets messy and nothing is tracked properly. The ecoTrus journey runs through our operating system, keeping milestones, documents, progress and next steps structured in one place — so you always know where you’re up to.
What’s included?
Our fully comprehensive package
Having a loft conversion can be an extremely scary thought, so we have developed our company around making the most efficient methods and care to deliver perfect projects with no compromise.
With the expertise of time served, highly accredited architects and approved installers leading your project we take all the stress away.
The option below is ideal for homeowners, if you are capable of installing yourself, please see our self-install options.
- Full scan of property to millimetre perfection
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Introduction to local certified installers.
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LABC partner authority scheme registered for your property.
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3D & AR (augmented reality) mixed reality full size assembly model.
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Design Pack to include (Staircase Design, Internal Layout including Elevations and Insulation Build up to meet LABC regulations)
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Delivery of complete ecoTrus structure and fixings pack
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Building control application.
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Full OSB roof covering.
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Flooring, including insulation and internal battening ready for your secondary fix
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Beautiful exterior finish of your choice to complement your home.
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Flooring, windows, and pvc glazing.
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Staircase first fix, no handrails or spindles.
An average semi detached property (40sqm) would cost £30/35K (plus VAT) for an ecoTrus Dormer system designed, supplied and installed including ALL of the above. That leaves plenty of budget to spend on high-end interiors that complement family life. And with all completed in 3 weeks you can get the scaffold down and take your time on the internals.
Creating wealth in properties faster –
In 2025/26, the average loft conversion in Central England now costs between £68,000 and £98,000 (often higher in the South).
With ecoTrus, you can achieve the same transformation — structure, windows, staircase, exterior finish, and flooring — for around £32,000–£36,000 + VAT, including:
- All plans, calculations, and Building Control approvals
- A fully engineered, LABC-approved system
- Faster, cleaner installation — often completed within weeks
That’s less than half the cost of a traditional build — and you keep full control of your budget, timeline, and finish.
Why Homeowners Love the ecoTrus Way
Instead of being rushed by “do-it-all” builders eager to move on to their next job, you can:
- Get the structure done fast — scaffolding down within weeks
- Perfect the exterior so your home looks complete
- Take your time designing your dream interior with your own preferred trades — from luxury bathrooms to bespoke wardrobes
We’ve found clients enjoy living with the space for a little while before finishing it — allowing creativity and lifestyle to shape the final design.
ecoTrus — the smart way to expand, invest, and future-proof your home.
Option 1 – Self-Install
- A site visit from our experts to assess your project.
- Detailed 3D modelling of your new space, including an interactive 3D installation model.
- Delivery of the complete ecoTrus components, along with a tailor-made fixings pack precision-engineered for your project.
- Access to our comprehensive ecoTrus e-learning training program.
- Laminated drawings and a building control pack, complete with all necessary calculations.
- Full technical support from our on-site engineers, available as needed.
Option 2 – Find your Local Certified Installer
ecoTrus has a nationwide network of Approved Installers. They are all experienced contractors who have completed our extensive in-house training course and are expert in every aspect and application of our ecoTrus system.
They will be able to handle your enquiries directly and offer the full range of ecoTrus solutions. Simply find your nearest ecoTrus Approved Installer using our map or type your post code into the search box.
Option 3 – Architect-led design
Our regional architects Partner with local approved installers ensuring a streamlined and cost-effective process.
Here’s why it’s advantageous:- The architect and builder operate together, encouraging seamless project management.
- Practical considerations of ‘buildability’ are integrated into the design process right from the start making projects run smoother.
- Any problems they may encounter are dealt with swiftly together.
- The result is a more joined-up process, delivering better value, saving time and in some cases works out cheaper than trying to manage the site yourself.
Construction
Across the UK
Our system stands out because it’s fully recyclable and can be reused. If a house has it, you can easily take it apart and use it in another house, or change the design and make bigger or smaller in the future.
In traditional methods using wood, building a 3 bedroom 500-square-foot loft upto 10 to 15 trees (roughly a quarter of an acre) would need to be felled. And the quality of the timber these days is shocking.
When using the ecoTrus system it is using the equivalent of 2 scrap cars in recycled steel, and we think that’s pretty cool.
The ecoTrus System is designed with the environment in mind. It’s adaptable, so you can add extra floors or a dormer without much hassle. We keep waste to a minimum, and our galvanized steel is more environmentally friendly than wood or traditional heavy steel beams.
We also do most of our work in a factory, which reduces waste. We use materials efficiently and recycle any leftovers for the next project. Studies show that our modern construction methods are better for the environment compared to old-school approaches.
By working offsite, we also cut down on truck traffic to the construction site, reducing pollution and congestion. This is how we’re making construction greener and more sustainable. Join us in building a better future, one eco-friendly project at a time.
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