Covering Taunton
Our coverage around Taunton (TA1) also includes Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Tiverton.
Homes in the South West
The South West mixes stone and render cottages, Victorian terraces in the larger towns and modern estates, and many historic centres are conservation areas where materials and roof shapes are closely controlled.
What goes into a dormer loft conversion?
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.
- Dormer frame, roof covering and cladding
- Staircase, insulation and plasterboard
- En-suite, electrics and fire-protected escape route
How much does a dormer loft conversion cost in Taunton?
Guide prices for dormer loft conversions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 |
What approvals does a dormer loft conversion need in England?
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 I think about before starting?
- 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.
What happens after I enquire?
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Your questions answered
Is a dormer permitted development?
Rear dormers in England often are, within the 40 m³ (terrace) or 50 m³ (semi or detached) volume allowance. Front dormers facing a road are not.
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 Taunton?
Yes. Taunton is within our coverage for dormer loft conversions, along with nearby Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea.
Dormer loft conversions near Taunton
- Dormer loft conversions in Bridgwater
- Dormer loft conversions in Burnham-on-Sea
- Dormer loft conversions in Tiverton
- Dormer loft conversions in Yeovil
Learn more about dormer loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Taunton.