Covering Hinckley
Hinckley is about 12 miles south-west of Leicester. We also cover Nuneaton (4 miles to the west), Bedworth and Coventry.
Homes in the East Midlands
The East Midlands combines red-brick terraces in the cities with a lot of post-war and modern estate housing, so rear extensions, garage conversions and loft conversions are all common.
What goes into 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
- Staircase, insulation and fit-out
- En-suite, electrics and fire safety
How much does a mansard loft conversion cost in Hinckley?
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 |
How is a mansard loft conversion approved in Hinckley?
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.
Mansard conversions change the shape of the roof significantly, so they usually need planning permission in England.
What should Hinckley 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?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Your questions answered
Does a mansard need planning permission?
Almost always, because it changes the roof profile.
How long does a mansard take?
Around 10 to 14 weeks on site after planning approval.
Do you work in Hinckley?
Yes. Hinckley is within our coverage for mansard loft conversions, along with nearby Nuneaton and Bedworth.
Mansard loft conversions near Hinckley
- Mansard loft conversions in Nuneaton
- Mansard loft conversions in Bedworth
- Mansard loft conversions in Coventry
- Mansard loft conversions in Wigston
Learn more about mansard loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Hinckley.