Loft conversions · West Bromwich

Loft conversions in West Bromwich

Our loft conversions service covers West Bromwich and the rest of the West Midlands. You get a fixed price in writing for the agreed specification, and one person co-ordinating the trades.

Covering West Bromwich

West Bromwich sits 5 miles north-west of Birmingham, with Smethwick 2 miles to the south-east and Tipton 3 miles to the west.

Homes in the West Midlands

Across the West Midlands, terraced and semi-detached houses in red brick are typical, along with post-war estates where garage conversions and side extensions are popular.

What does a loft conversion involve?

We start with the head height. You need roughly 2.2 m or more from the top of the ceiling joists to the underside of the ridge for a conversion to work without raising the roof. From there we design the staircase position, the type of conversion and the en-suite, and manage the whole build including fire safety and building control.

  • Design drawings and structural calculations
  • New floor joists, steels and staircase
  • En-suite, electrics, heating and fire safety upgrades

How much does a loft conversion cost in West Bromwich?

Guide prices for loft conversions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

Loft conversionsGuide 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

Do you need permission for a loft conversion in West Bromwich?

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 can change the price or programme?

  • Head height under the ridge decides whether a conversion is practical.
  • The new staircase usually takes space from the landing or a bedroom below.

What happens after I enquire?

  1. Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
  2. Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
  3. Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
  4. We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Your questions answered

How much does a loft conversion cost?

Roughly £30,000 to £45,000 for a rooflight conversion, £50,000 to £90,000 for a dormer, £60,000 to £95,000 for a hip-to-gable and £65,000 to £110,000 for a mansard, including VAT.

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.

Do you work in West Bromwich?

Yes. West Bromwich is within our coverage for loft conversions, along with nearby Smethwick and Tipton.

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