Covering Bathgate
Bathgate sits 5 miles west of Livingston, with Livingston 5 miles to the east and Linlithgow 5 miles to the north.
Homes in the Lothians
Scottish homes range from city tenements and sandstone terraces to bungalows and modern estates, and the building warrant process shapes the programme for every project.
What is a loft conversion?
A loft conversion turns an unused roof space into habitable rooms, usually a bedroom with an en-suite, by strengthening the floor, adding a staircase, insulating the roof and putting in windows. The type you need depends on the roof: rooflight, dormer, hip-to-gable or mansard.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Design drawings and structural calculations
- New floor joists, steels and staircase
How much should I budget for a loft conversion?
Use these ranges to budget for loft conversions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Loft conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Rooflight conversion | £30,000 to £45,000 |
| Dormer conversion | £50,000 to £90,000 |
| Hip-to-gable with dormer | £60,000 to £95,000 |
| Mansard conversion | £65,000 to £110,000 |
What approvals does a loft conversion need in Scotland?
In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.
In Scotland, dormers and other roof enlargements usually need planning permission, especially on the front of the house.
What can change the price or programme?
- Head height under the ridge decides whether a conversion is practical.
- Fire safety rules can mean new fire doors on the floors below.
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.
What people ask before starting
How long does a loft conversion take?
Usually 6 to 14 weeks on site depending on the type.
Can we live at home during a loft conversion?
Yes. Most of the work is done from scaffolding until the staircase goes in near the end.
Do you work in Bathgate?
Yes. Bathgate is within our coverage for loft conversions, along with nearby Livingston and Linlithgow.
Also covering
- Loft conversions in Livingston
- Loft conversions in Linlithgow
- Loft conversions in Grangemouth
- Loft conversions in Falkirk
Learn more about loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Bathgate.