Covering Cardigan
Cardigan is about 22 miles north-west of Carmarthen. We also cover Carmarthen (22 miles to the south-east), Haverfordwest and Tenby.
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Across Wales you find valley terraces, coastal towns, rural stone houses and newer estates, so access, slopes and local materials all feature in the design.
What is included in a mansard loft conversion in Cardigan?
A mansard loft conversion replaces one or both slopes of a roof with a near-vertical wall, typically at 70 degrees, with small dormer windows set into it. It creates almost a full extra storey and is common on terraced houses in towns and cities, particularly in London.
- Roof removal and new mansard frame
- Slate cladding and lead-clad dormers
- En-suite, electrics and fire safety
What is the guide price for a mansard loft conversion in Cardigan?
Guide prices for mansard loft conversions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| Mansard loft conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Rear mansard | £65,000 to £85,000 |
| Front and rear (double) mansard | £80,000 to £110,000 |
What approvals does a mansard loft conversion need in Wales?
Welsh projects need planning clearance from the council under Welsh rules, building regulations approval under the Welsh approved documents, and party wall notices where the work affects a neighbour’s wall or foundations.
This needs full planning permission from your council in Wales.
What should Cardigan homeowners check first?
- A mansard nearly always involves party walls on both sides of a terrace.
- Council design guides often require natural slate and lead.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- 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.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Mansard loft conversions: common questions
How much does a mansard loft conversion cost?
Typically £65,000 to £110,000 including VAT, depending on whether one or both roof slopes are rebuilt.
Why choose a mansard over a dormer?
A mansard gives more usable space and often fits a street better where neighbours already have one.
Do you work in Cardigan?
Yes. Cardigan is within our coverage for mansard loft conversions, along with nearby Carmarthen and Haverfordwest.
Mansard loft conversions in nearby towns
- Mansard loft conversions in Carmarthen
- Mansard loft conversions in Haverfordwest
- Mansard loft conversions in Tenby
- Mansard loft conversions in Pembroke Dock
Learn more about mansard loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Cardigan.