Covering Hexham
Our coverage around Hexham (NE46) also includes Consett, Newburn and Stanley.
Projects in Northumberland are taken on by arrangement, and any travel and accommodation costs for the team are shown openly in the quote.
Homes in the North East
The North East has terraced housing including Tyneside flats, inter-war semis and post-war estates, so loft conversions, rear extensions and layout changes are popular ways to add space.
What do you get with a mansard loft conversion?
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.
- Planning application to local design guidance
- Roof removal and new mansard frame
- Slate cladding and lead-clad dormers
What will a mansard loft conversion cost?
Indicative costs for mansard loft conversions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| Mansard loft conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Rear mansard | £65,000 to £85,000 |
| Front and rear (double) mansard | £80,000 to £110,000 |
How is a mansard loft conversion approved in Hexham?
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.
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.
- Council design guides often require natural slate and lead.
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.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Mansard loft conversions: common questions
Does a mansard need planning permission?
Almost always, because it changes the roof profile.
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 Hexham?
Yes. Hexham is within our coverage for mansard loft conversions, along with nearby Consett and Newburn.
Also covering
- Mansard loft conversions in Consett
- Mansard loft conversions in Newburn
- Mansard loft conversions in Stanley
- Mansard loft conversions in Gosforth
Learn more about mansard loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Hexham.