Covering Littlehampton
Littlehampton is about 26 miles south-west of Crawley. We also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles to the west), Worthing and Chichester.
Homes in the South East
The South East has a lot of 1930s and post-war semi-detached housing, well suited to rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversions, alongside period properties in conservation areas that need a more careful design.
What is included in a dormer loft conversion in Littlehampton?
Rear dormers on terraced and semi-detached houses are often permitted development in England. We size the dormer to fit the volume allowance, clad it to suit the house (tile-hanging, render, slate or zinc) and fit out the room and en-suite below.
- Volume calculation and permitted development check
- Steelwork and new floor structure
- Dormer frame, roof covering and cladding
What is the guide price for a dormer loft conversion in Littlehampton?
Indicative costs for dormer loft conversions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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 Littlehampton?
Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 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 Littlehampton homeowners check first?
- A flat dormer roof needs proper falls and a quality membrane.
- L-shaped dormers are common on Victorian terraces with a rear outrigger.
What happens after I enquire?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Dormer loft conversions: common questions
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.
What cladding can a dormer have?
Tile-hanging to match the roof, render, slate, timber or zinc, depending on the house and any planning conditions.
Do you work in Littlehampton?
Yes. Littlehampton is within our coverage for dormer loft conversions, along with nearby Bognor Regis and Worthing.
Dormer loft conversions in nearby towns
- Dormer loft conversions in Bognor Regis
- Dormer loft conversions in Worthing
- Dormer loft conversions in Chichester
- Dormer loft conversions in Hove
Learn more about dormer loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Littlehampton.