Cost Guide

Loft Conversion Cost Guide — Manchester

A straightforward breakdown of what a loft conversion actually costs in Manchester and the North West, what changes the price, and how to budget before you get a formal quote.

Typical Costs

What does a loft conversion cost?

Loft Conversion

Rooflight / Velux, no structural roof change

£1,500 - £2,000

per m²

Dormer

Most common type

£2,000 - £3,000

per m²

What changes the price

  • Type of conversion A rooflight conversion works within the existing roof shape; a dormer adds a box-shaped extension for extra headroom and floor space, which adds structural work and cost over a rooflight.
  • Structural work Strengthening the existing floor joists, adding steel beams for a dormer, and reinforcing the roof structure are usually needed regardless of conversion type.
  • Staircase A Building Regulations-compliant staircase to the new floor is required, and finding the space for one without losing a room below can add cost and complexity.
  • Planning route Most rooflight and dormer conversions fall under Permitted Development within set volume limits; larger or more visible conversions can require full planning permission.
  • En-suite & plumbing Adding a bathroom or en-suite means new plumbing runs and drainage connections, which adds cost beyond the basic structural conversion.

These are indicative estimates for budgeting purposes, not a fixed quote. Final pricing depends on the drawings and full scope of works agreed for your specific project, and can vary from these ranges once a site visit and detailed design are complete — get in touch for a detailed, itemised quote.

Common Questions

Loft conversion costs, explained

No — these are indicative ranges to help you budget before speaking to us. Your actual price depends on the specifics of your roof structure and the conversion type, and we always provide a detailed, itemised written quote after a site visit, not a generic estimate.

Often not — most loft conversions fall under Permitted Development, which allows up to 40m³ of additional roof volume for terraced houses and up to 50m³ for semi-detached and detached houses, provided the conversion doesn't exceed the existing roof ridge height. Larger conversions, dormers facing a road in some conservation areas, and most mansards typically need full planning permission. Use our Planning Permission Checker for an indicative answer on your specific project.

Yes, Building Regulations costs are itemised separately in your written quote, not hidden inside the build cost.

Furniture, some fitted wardrobes, ensuites or kitchens unless specifically requested.

Staying within Permitted Development limits avoids planning application time and fees, choosing a rooflight conversion over a dormer keeps structural work down where the extra space isn't essential, and agreeing the full specification — including any en-suite — before work starts avoids costly mid-project changes.

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Based in Manchester, working across the wider North West on design & build, windows & doors, and networks & security projects.

  • Manchester
  • Salford
  • Stockport
  • Trafford
  • Bolton
  • Bury
  • Oldham
  • Rochdale
  • Warrington
  • Cheshire