Covering New Malden
New Malden sits 9 miles south-west of London, with Surbiton 2 miles to the west and Morden 3 miles to the east.
Homes in London
Much of London’s housing is Victorian and Edwardian terraces, which is why side return extensions, rear dormers and mansards are so common. Many streets are in conservation areas, and several boroughs use Article 4 directions that remove some permitted development rights.
What is 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
- Steelwork and new floor structure
- Dormer frame, roof covering and cladding
What will a dormer loft conversion cost?
Typical ranges for dormer loft conversions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 |
Planning and building rules in New Malden
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 can change the price or programme?
- Dormers on the front of the house facing a road are not permitted development in England.
- A flat dormer roof needs proper falls and a quality membrane.
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.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
What people ask before starting
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.
Can a dormer include a bathroom?
Yes. The full head height in a dormer makes it the best place for a shower room or en-suite.
Do you work in New Malden?
Yes. New Malden is within our coverage for dormer loft conversions, along with nearby Surbiton and Morden.
Other towns nearby
- Dormer loft conversions in Surbiton
- Dormer loft conversions in Morden
- Dormer loft conversions in Wimbledon
- Dormer loft conversions in Ewell
Learn more about dormer loft conversions, or see every project we cover in New Malden.