Covering Woking
Our coverage around Woking (GU22) also includes Guildford (6 miles to the south) and Egham.
Homes in the South East
The South East has a lot of 1930s and post-war semi-detached housing, well suited to rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversions, alongside period properties in conservation areas that need a more careful design.
What goes into a mansard loft conversion?
Mansards are a bigger structural job than other conversions because the roof is largely rebuilt. They normally need planning permission, and many councils have design guides setting the angle, materials and window style. We prepare the design to those guides and build in slate, lead and timber or approved alternatives.
- Planning application to local design guidance
- Slate cladding and lead-clad dormers
- En-suite, electrics and fire safety
How much should I budget for a mansard loft conversion?
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 |
How is a mansard loft conversion approved in Woking?
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 change the price or programme?
- A mansard nearly always involves party walls on both sides of a terrace.
- Council design guides often require natural slate and lead.
From first call to completion
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- 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.
Questions about a mansard loft conversion in Woking
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.
Can you visit a house in Woking 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.
Mansard loft conversions near Woking
- Mansard loft conversions in Guildford
- Mansard loft conversions in Egham
- Mansard loft conversions in Walton-on-Thames
- Mansard loft conversions in Camberley
Learn more about mansard loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Woking.