Covering West Bromwich
Our coverage around West Bromwich (B70) also includes Smethwick (2 miles to the south-east) and Tipton.
Homes in the West Midlands
Red-brick terraces and inter-war semis make up much of the housing in the West Midlands, which suits rear extensions, dormer lofts and hip-to-gable conversions, with more modern estates on the edges of the towns.
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?
What mansard loft conversions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| 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 can affect a mansard loft conversion?
- A mansard nearly always involves party walls on both sides of a terrace.
- The roof is open for longer than with a dormer, so weather protection matters.
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.
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Mansard loft conversions: common questions
How long does a mansard take?
Around 10 to 14 weeks on site after planning approval.
Will I need party wall agreements?
Very likely, as the work affects the walls shared with both neighbours on a terrace.
How do I get a price for mansard loft conversions in West Bromwich?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Also covering
- Mansard loft conversions in Smethwick
- Mansard loft conversions in Tipton
- Mansard loft conversions in Dudley
- Mansard loft conversions in Walsall
Learn more about mansard loft conversions, or see every project we cover in West Bromwich.