Loft Conversion Services
Turn an unused loft into an extra bedroom, home office or playroom. A loft conversion normally involves design drawings, structural calculations, building control approval and a builder who manages the work from start to finish. Better Lofts is an introduction service: tell us what you need and Better Home Hub will try to introduce you to a loft conversion specialist who covers your area.
Choose Your Conversion Type
The main types of loft conversion, with typical UK price ranges (last reviewed September 2026).
Velux / Rooflight
A Velux (rooflight) loft conversion works within the existing roof shape and adds roof windows to bring in light. Becaus...
Dormer
A dormer loft conversion builds out from the existing roof slope to add headroom and usable floor space. Dormers can sit...
Hip-to-Gable
A hip-to-gable conversion extends the sloping (hipped) end of a roof out to a vertical gable wall, which makes the loft ...
Mansard
A mansard loft conversion rebuilds one or both roof slopes as a near-vertical wall with a flatter roof on top. It create...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a loft conversion cost?
Published 2026 cost guides give typical UK ranges of about £22,500–£45,000 for a rooflight (Velux) conversion, £40,000–£75,000 for a dormer, £50,000–£85,000 for a hip-to-gable and £50,000–£120,000 for a mansard (Checkatrade, March 2026; HomeBuilding & Renovating, July 2026). Your price depends on the size, structure, specification and location. These are guides, last reviewed September 2026 — only a specialist who has seen your home can quote.
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion?
Many loft conversions on houses in England can be built under permitted development, provided they stay within limits on volume, height, materials and design. They are not permitted development on flats, on designated land such as conservation areas, National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or where those rights have been removed. Mansard conversions normally need planning permission. Building regulations approval is needed for every loft conversion. The rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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