Covering Wokingham
Alongside Wokingham, we also cover Crowthorne, Bracknell (4 miles to the east) and Camberley.
Homes in the South East
Housing across the South East mixes inter-war semis, post-war estates and older cottages in villages and market towns, so rear and side extensions, hip-to-gable lofts and garage conversions all come up regularly.
What goes into 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.
- Lawful development certificate or planning drawings
- Dormer frame, roof covering and cladding
- En-suite, electrics and fire-protected escape route
What will a dormer loft conversion cost?
What dormer loft conversions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| 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 |
How is a dormer loft conversion approved in Wokingham?
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. Houses in conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes cannot use these roof-extension rights, so dormers there need planning permission (a rooflight-only conversion can still be permitted development), and flats always need permission.
What should Wokingham homeowners check first?
- Dormers on the front of the house facing a road are not permitted development in England.
- Dormer cheeks close to a shared wall can trigger the Party Wall Act.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- 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 long does a dormer conversion take?
Around 8 to 12 weeks on site.
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 Wokingham?
Yes. Wokingham is within our coverage for dormer loft conversions, along with nearby Crowthorne and Bracknell.
Also covering
- Dormer loft conversions in Crowthorne
- Dormer loft conversions in Bracknell
- Dormer loft conversions in Camberley
- Dormer loft conversions in Reading
Learn more about dormer loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Wokingham.