Covering Shropshire
We cover Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Wellington and Oswestry, and the towns around them.
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
- Staircase, insulation and fit-out
How much should I budget for a mansard loft conversion?
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 England?
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 Shropshire 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.
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.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- 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.
What people ask before starting
How long does a mansard take?
Around 10 to 14 weeks on site after planning approval.
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 Shropshire?
Yes. Shropshire is within our coverage for mansard loft conversions, along with nearby Telford and Shrewsbury.
Other towns nearby
- Mansard loft conversions in Telford
- Mansard loft conversions in Shrewsbury
- Mansard loft conversions in Wellington
- Mansard loft conversions in Oswestry
- Mansard loft conversions in Bridgnorth
- Mansard loft conversions in Market Drayton
- Mansard loft conversions in Ludlow
- Mansard loft conversions in Whitchurch
Learn more about mansard loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Shropshire.

