Covering Salford
We work in Salford (M5, M6, M50) and the places around it, including Eccles, Old Trafford and Manchester.
Homes in the North West
Across the North West, Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and modern estates all feature, and brick or stone matching is chosen to suit each street.
What do you get with 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.
- Loft survey and head-height check
- Planning or lawful development certificate
- Dormer or rooflights, insulation and plasterboard
How much does a loft conversion cost in Salford?
Typical ranges for loft conversions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 |
How is a loft conversion approved in Salford?
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 I think about before starting?
- The new staircase usually takes space from the landing or a bedroom below.
- Party wall notices are often needed for steels bearing on a shared wall.
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.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Your questions answered
Does a loft conversion need planning permission?
In England many are permitted development, within 40 m³ of extra volume on a terrace or 50 m³ on a semi or detached house. Conservation areas and flats need permission.
How long does a loft conversion take?
Usually 6 to 14 weeks on site depending on the type.
How do I get a price for loft conversions in Salford?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Loft conversions in nearby towns
- Loft conversions in Eccles
- Loft conversions in Old Trafford
- Loft conversions in Manchester
- Loft conversions in Swinton
Learn more about loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Salford.