How much a loft conversion cost in 2022 and will it add value to the house?
What is a Loft Conversion?
Loft conversions are a popular way of adding more space to a home. They are also known as top floor extensions.
The idea behind loft conversions is to convert unused attic space into a usable living area. This is done by removing the sloping ceiling and replacing it with an open, flat one. Loft conversions can be expensive, but they can add value to your property and increase the number of bedrooms you have.
What are the Different Types of Loft Conversions?
Roof-light loft conversions
Roof light conversion is the cheapest and It’s 100% cost-effective, as you don’t need to modify the shape or pitch of the roof. Just add new windows, walls and new floor and you good to go!
However, you will need to have enough roof space already without an extension.
- Planning Permission
– You do not usually need to apply for planning permission to install a roof-light in a loft conversion. -
Cost
– On average roof-light loft conversions cost between £20,000 and £30,000
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Time Required
– 4 to 7 weeks depending on size
Dormer loft conversions
These are used to add extra head height where space is restricted, so they’re a good option for small lofts. This would be the cheapest solution if you’re low on roof space.
However, there is a chance you may need to apply for planning permission for this kind of conversion, and construction times may be longer which could add to the cost. You may not need planning permission for dormer windows.
- Planning Permission
– You may need need to apply for planning permission to do a dormer loft conversion. -
Cost
– On average dormer conversions cost between £30,000 and £70,000
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Time Required
– 6 to 10 weeks depending on size
Hip-to-gable conversions
These are common among semi-detached houses and include removing the sloping end of a roof, replacing it with a vertical wall to form a new gable end. This can add more space than a dormer, but will take more work and materials. While usually classed as a permitted development, there is a chance you may need to apply for planning permission for this kind of conversion.
- Planning Permission
– You may need to apply for planning permission to do hip-to-gable loft conversion. -
Cost
– On average hip-to-gable conversions cost between £40,000 and £80,000
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Time Required
– 6 to 10 weeks depending on size
Mansard loft conversions
These tend to add the most additional space out of any loft extension and involve replacing the roof slopes with steeper sloping sides, completed with a flat box roof over the top. You will require planning permission due to the amount of structural work involved., but the amount of space created may potentially outweigh the cost.
- Planning Permission
– You may need to apply for planning permission to do a mansard loft conversion. -
Cost
– On average roof-light loft conversions cost between £60,000 and £120,000
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Time Required
– 7 to 12 weeks depending on size
Modular extension loft conversions
These may be possible if your current loft space is unsuitable for conversion. Instead, a new space is manufactured externally and fitted by removing the existing roof and installing the new module almost as an additional floor. Perfect for drastically increasing the amount of space in your home, however they will cost more than a traditional loft conversion and planning permission will be required.
- Planning Permission
– You may need to apply for planning permission to do modular extension loft conversion. -
Cost
– On average roof-light loft conversions cost between £70,000 and more…
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Time Required
– from 8 weeks
What are the Advantages of a Loft Conversion and what will happen to your property’s value in 2022?
The advantages of loft conversions are well-known and they have been extensively researched. Loft conversions have been proven to increase the value of a property by up to 30% in some cases, not just because they add space but because they make a house look more modern and desirable on the market.
Loft conversions are becoming a popular way of adding value to properties. They are cheaper than building an extension and can be done without planning permission.
A loft conversion may increase the value of your property from 10%-30% in 2022.