Covering Andover
Andover is about 22 miles north of Southampton. We also cover Winchester (13 miles to the south-east), Newbury and Salisbury.
Homes in the South East
The South East has a lot of 1930s and post-war semi-detached housing, well suited to rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversions, alongside period properties in conservation areas that need a more careful design.
What goes into a mansard loft conversion?
Mansards are a bigger structural job than other conversions because the roof is largely rebuilt. They normally need planning permission, and many councils have design guides setting the angle, materials and window style. We prepare the design to those guides and build in slate, lead and timber or approved alternatives.
- Structural design and party wall process
- Slate cladding and lead-clad dormers
- En-suite, electrics and fire safety
What is the guide price for a mansard loft conversion in Andover?
What mansard loft conversions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| Mansard loft conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Rear mansard | £65,000 to £85,000 |
| Front and rear (double) mansard | £80,000 to £110,000 |
Planning and building rules in Andover
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
Mansard conversions change the shape of the roof significantly, so they usually need planning permission in England.
What should I think about before starting?
- A mansard nearly always involves party walls on both sides of a terrace.
- The roof is open for longer than with a dormer, so weather protection matters.
How does the project run?
- 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.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Your questions answered
Why choose a mansard over a dormer?
A mansard gives more usable space and often fits a street better where neighbours already have one.
Will I need party wall agreements?
Very likely, as the work affects the walls shared with both neighbours on a terrace.
Do you work in Andover?
Yes. Andover is within our coverage for mansard loft conversions, along with nearby Winchester and Newbury.
Also covering
- Mansard loft conversions in Winchester
- Mansard loft conversions in Newbury
- Mansard loft conversions in Salisbury
- Mansard loft conversions in Thatcham
Learn more about mansard loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Andover.