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How UK Builders Quote Loft Conversions

Complete guide for UK builders quoting loft conversions. Covers types, planning permission, Building Regs, and pricing.

5 February 20268 min read
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Loft conversions are popular in the UK. Here's how to quote them accurately.

Types of Loft Conversion

Velux/Rooflight (Simplest)

  • No structural changes to roof
  • Rooflights for light and ventilation
  • Price: £20,000-35,000

Dormer (Most Common)

  • Box dormer to rear
  • Increases headroom and floor space
  • Price: £35,000-55,000

Hip-to-Gable

  • Extends roof at gable end
  • Often combined with dormer
  • Price: £45,000-65,000

Mansard

  • Complete roof restructure
  • Maximum space gain
  • Price: £55,000-80,000+

Quote Components

Structural

  • Steel beams
  • Floor strengthening
  • Staircase opening
  • Dormer construction

First Fix

  • Insulation
  • Plasterboard
  • Electrical rough-in
  • Plumbing rough-in (if en-suite)

Second Fix

  • Plastering
  • Joinery
  • Electrical fit-off
  • Plumbing fit-off
  • Decoration

Planning and Building Regs

  • Permitted development (most dormers)
  • Planning permission (front dormers, conservation areas)
  • Building Regulations approval required
  • Party Wall Agreement (terraced/semi)

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