Covering Redditch
We work in Redditch (B97) and the places around it, including Bromsgrove, Shirley and Droitwich.
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 is 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?
Typical ranges for mansard loft conversions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 Redditch
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 can affect a mansard loft conversion?
- The roof is open for longer than with a dormer, so weather protection matters.
- Scaffolding and a temporary roof are usually needed.
What are the steps?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
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.
Can you visit a house in Redditch to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Other towns nearby
- Mansard loft conversions in Bromsgrove
- Mansard loft conversions in Shirley
- Mansard loft conversions in Droitwich
- Mansard loft conversions in Bartley Green
Learn more about mansard loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Redditch.