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Loft conversion

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loftconversi0n · 26/04/2023 15:55

This feels a little indulgent as we have a reasonably large house but I really dislike the master bedroom - too small and cramped.

I have booked an appt to get a quote but just want to make sure I am not biting off more than I can chew.

If people don't mind sharing, what has a dormer loft conversion cost in the last few years?

Appreciate it can vary but just looking for a ball park!

Thanks!

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Shoeoholic · 30/12/2023 13:17

South coast in 2021 was 30k for full width dormer, large master bedroom with bathroom, hall and stairs. Another 5k was spent on flooring, replacing all doors to fire doors, decorating and furniture.

Willyoujustbequiet · 30/12/2023 10:13

It was probably coming up best part of 2 years ago now but I think they began with a B. Sorry can't remember much more than that.

pponk · 30/12/2023 10:03

@Willyoujustbequiet I'm in the North East too so wondering who as that seems incredibly reasonable.

Willyoujustbequiet · 30/12/2023 10:00

pponk · 30/12/2023 09:30

@Willyoujustbequiet which builders did you use for your loft?

It was my neighbour not me. They just used a local firm here in the north east.

pponk · 30/12/2023 09:30

@Willyoujustbequiet which builders did you use for your loft?

puppylovemam · 04/07/2023 16:30

Depends who you use - £45 - 65K

Lwrenagain · 28/04/2023 13:20

Kentlassie · 28/04/2023 12:11

@Lwrenagain nope. We are living through ours (with 3 pre school DCs). Might go away for a couple of days whilst the knock through happens.

Quoted 4-6 weeks, but already delayed because of waiting for materials.

Thank you!

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 28/04/2023 12:15

6 months ago. 65k all in including en-suite. london zone 3

Kentlassie · 28/04/2023 12:11

@Lwrenagain nope. We are living through ours (with 3 pre school DCs). Might go away for a couple of days whilst the knock through happens.

Quoted 4-6 weeks, but already delayed because of waiting for materials.

LiftyLift · 27/04/2023 19:51

Had a white last year in the south east for a double dormer with two bedrooms and a be suite with dressing room. One quote £100k and another at £120k. Would be worth it for the extra space given the house price increases, but now that interest rates have rocketed we aren’t sure we can afford it!

BattingDown · 27/04/2023 19:46

Prices that aren’t very very recent are out of date unfortunately. I had one done two years ago for £45k, friend had a quote from the same company last week and it was over £90k. They live up the street so basically the same house. Costs of everything have gone up massively.

Lwrenagain · 27/04/2023 19:43

Did you have to move out when it was getting done? And does it take months and months?

Sorry if they're stupid questions I don't know anyone who's had one!

hellswelshy · 27/04/2023 16:42

Nearly £40k, South Wales. For that we got hip to gable dormer, juliet balcony, and a small but wonderful walk in wardrobe just before the ensuite. It was horribly stressful, but a year on I can say it was totally worth it.

Willyoujustbequiet · 27/04/2023 16:01

Talipesmum · 27/04/2023 13:55

Yes, famously very variable around the UK! Though I think there are more places that would be surprised at a lovely 4-5 bed for £200k than the opposite. Think the average cost of a 4 bed in the uk is over £400k. 200k is well under the average cost of any 2-4 bed family home in the UK, never mind a lovely one!

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I'm in the north east. My 4 bed detached newish build is valued at £225k but it's the largest style on my estate.

You can buy a terrace for £70k here so £200k gets quite a lot! 😂

GodSaveTheClean · 27/04/2023 15:51

SW here. The previous owner did a very basic dormer conversion for £25k back in 2011. No heating and pretty cheap. We’ve recently spent about £15k adding a balcony, heating, carpeting and replacing a window.

ReadersD1gest · 27/04/2023 15:25

West London. Neighbour has just been quoted £120k for one bed plus bathroom.

coronafiona · 27/04/2023 15:23

40k
Midlands

DappledOliveGroves · 27/04/2023 15:06

We're in Bristol. We're doing an L-shape loft conversion, adding two double bedrooms and a bathroom. It's £85k including VAT. We got several quotes and they were all in that ballpark.

sixfoot · 27/04/2023 14:35

Five beds are £1m here. So 60-70k on a conversion makes perfect sense

Yellowdays · 27/04/2023 14:32

Wow-prices tripled in a decade. That's crazy. It's only carpentry plus an rsj.

FebruaryPosting · 27/04/2023 14:22

Also Hampshire, but had our done 5 years ago for £40k.
We had a dormer put on the back for height (mid-terrace) and for the ensuite.
Was a huge room, and the 'Wow!' factor when we sold!

CantBeArsedOrAsked · 27/04/2023 14:06

I live in a part of Essex where 3 bed semi detached houses cost £400,000.

My neighbour's dormer loft conversion, decorated, bathroom, etc cost £70,000. As pp said prices have rocketed in past 2 years.

TheGlitterFairy · 27/04/2023 14:01

London 2 years ago: 2 double bedrooms and shower room. One of bedrooms has a Juliette balcony plus window; the other has 3 velux skylights. Large skylight over stairs going up plus skylight and 2 windows in the bathroom - around 100k plus bathroom/ fitted cupboards / carpet / flooring on top of that so prob 120k all in.
Now 5 bed house so will do well with a sale or renting down the line.

Talipesmum · 27/04/2023 13:55

Willyoujustbequiet · 27/04/2023 13:42

Makes sense but the difference in house prices around the country is crazy.

You can get a lovely 4/5 bed here for £200k so no one in their right mind would pay £70k for a conversion.

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Yes, famously very variable around the UK! Though I think there are more places that would be surprised at a lovely 4-5 bed for £200k than the opposite. Think the average cost of a 4 bed in the uk is over £400k. 200k is well under the average cost of any 2-4 bed family home in the UK, never mind a lovely one!

instantpotnoodle · 27/04/2023 13:53

Hampshire 8 years ago - £60k
for 2 beds and bathroom in small Edwardian terrace