Covering Aldridge
We work in Aldridge (WS9) and the places around it, including Walsall, Bloxwich and Sutton Coldfield.
Homes in the West Midlands
The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s semis and Victorian terraces in red brick, so matching brick and roof tiles is often the key to an extension that looks original.
What do you get with a dormer loft conversion?
A dormer loft conversion builds a box-shaped extension out from the rear slope of the roof, creating vertical walls and full head height across most of the new floor. It is the most popular type of loft conversion because it gives the most usable space for the cost.
- Volume calculation and permitted development check
- Lawful development certificate or planning drawings
- Staircase, insulation and plasterboard
What will a dormer loft conversion cost?
Use these ranges to budget for dormer loft conversions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Dormer loft conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Rear dormer, bedroom only | £50,000 to £65,000 |
| Full-width dormer with en-suite | £60,000 to £80,000 |
| L-shaped dormer (over rear outrigger) | £65,000 to £90,000 |
Do you need permission for a dormer loft conversion in Aldridge?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
In England many loft conversions are permitted development: the extra roof volume must stay within 40 m³ on a terraced house or 50 m³ on a semi or detached house, nothing can sit higher than the existing ridge, no dormer can face a road on the main elevation, and side windows must be obscure-glazed and non-opening below 1.7 m.
What should Aldridge homeowners check first?
- Dormers on the front of the house facing a road are not permitted development in England.
- L-shaped dormers are common on Victorian terraces with a rear outrigger.
From first call to completion
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
What people ask before starting
How much does a dormer loft conversion cost?
Typically £50,000 to £80,000 including VAT, and up to around £90,000 for an L-shaped dormer.
How long does a dormer conversion take?
Around 8 to 12 weeks on site.
Who deals with the council for a project in Aldridge?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Dormer loft conversions near Aldridge
- Dormer loft conversions in Walsall
- Dormer loft conversions in Bloxwich
- Dormer loft conversions in Sutton Coldfield
- Dormer loft conversions in Burntwood
Learn more about dormer loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Aldridge.