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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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3BSHKATS · 27/04/2023 13:51

An extra bedroom here would cost an additional £50,000 and you'd be stuck with a tiny garden and a downstairs bathroom to compensate.

It would definitely be worth it

Shirty48 · 27/04/2023 13:46

I do think it depends on what level of service you are paying for as well. We hired a company who organised all the planning permission, co-ordinated all the trades and dealt with building standards when they raised questions. We also paid a decorator. I'm guessing if you are paying £20k you are getting a more basic service and doing more of it yourself.

Willyoujustbequiet · 27/04/2023 13:42

Talipesmum · 27/04/2023 09:26

I guess the amount charged for loft conversions reflects a bit what people will pay, based on what value they’d add to the house as well as building costs rocketing. Think about an area where the typical rightmove range for cost of 3 bed houses is 400k-800k+. And 4 bed houses are usually 550-1000k++. If you need another room, even at 70-80k, it’s still a lot cheaper than moving.

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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.

Willyoujustbequiet · 27/04/2023 13:39

sst1234 · 27/04/2023 07:41

In 1901?

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Last year.

It converted her 3 bed detached to a 5. Its huge and was well worth it.

Talipesmum · 27/04/2023 09:26

Willyoujustbequiet · 27/04/2023 07:02

I'm gobsmacked people are paying £70k. That would buy a house here.

My neighbour had one. 2 large bedrooms and a games room. £20k

I guess the amount charged for loft conversions reflects a bit what people will pay, based on what value they’d add to the house as well as building costs rocketing. Think about an area where the typical rightmove range for cost of 3 bed houses is 400k-800k+. And 4 bed houses are usually 550-1000k++. If you need another room, even at 70-80k, it’s still a lot cheaper than moving.

sst1234 · 27/04/2023 07:41

Willyoujustbequiet · 27/04/2023 07:02

I'm gobsmacked people are paying £70k. That would buy a house here.

My neighbour had one. 2 large bedrooms and a games room. £20k

In 1901?

sst1234 · 27/04/2023 07:40

How big is your loft?

Willyoujustbequiet · 27/04/2023 07:02

I'm gobsmacked people are paying £70k. That would buy a house here.

My neighbour had one. 2 large bedrooms and a games room. £20k

Alittlenonsensenowandthen · 27/04/2023 06:56

33k for a dormer with ensuite. It's added £200k to our house so good investment and it's awesome. It was however really stressful. Yes was last year. Definitely cheaper than moving

Lwrenagain · 27/04/2023 06:53

Following this, I'm unsure if it's worth moving out or doing a conversion.
I'm leaning towards conversion though.
My neighbours are wonderful and I love the area.
But we need more space.

sleeplessinsouthhampton · 27/04/2023 06:24

45k last year for huge dormer, 2 bedrooms and bathroom - included bespoke staircase so we could be clever with design

plus extra for bathroom suite and tiling, carpets, decoration (price above included to plaster), we also paid extra to get fitted cupboards/ wardrobes in one of the rooms, plus extra to remove an old cold water tank which was discovered, and building regs we also paid separate

so prob another 10-12 K

worth every penny as we have a huge space - have seen others for same price which gives smaller awkward spaces because of shape of roof etc and wouldn't have spent the same amount for that. We lucky though and didn't need to liver floors or anything as had the head height

Hall84 · 26/04/2023 21:01

~£80k for a hip to gable double dormer, 2 beds (1 with Juliette balcony) shower room, new roof and render. Completed this year

Tulipvase · 26/04/2023 20:50

2020, Oxfordshire. 1 main en-suite dormer room and a smaller room with 2 large velux windows at the front. 50k (inc vat) to plaster finish. Victorian terrace if that matters.

Oysterbabe · 26/04/2023 20:47

We paid 40k. It's amazing though, definitely go for it.

NoIncomeTaxNoVAT · 26/04/2023 20:46

This was last year

NoIncomeTaxNoVAT · 26/04/2023 20:45

SW London - very similar to poster above. £65k to plaster finish. Probably £75k-80k once new bathroom suite and carpets + decorator included. We had to lower the ceilings so the decorating was significantly more as it included the entire 1st floor, which you wouldn't otherwise need to do. I have a toddler so there was no way i was doing it myself 😅

NameforMN · 26/04/2023 20:30

SW London a few months ago. £63k for a plaster finish. Another £8k on shower room and carpet. Painted myself. I love it and glad we did it.

Shirty48 · 26/04/2023 20:27

Sorry meant early 2020 not 2000!

Shirty48 · 26/04/2023 20:26

Early 2000 - 1950s semi - dormer with bedroom and en-suite and built in wardrobes c.£42k all in. We are based in the Midlands. Has made a huge difference to how we live.

MadEyeMoodysEye · 26/04/2023 19:59

Summer 2021, 1930 semi, outskirts of London. We paid just under £50k including everything up to and including decorating. It's a huge master bedroom with Juliet balcony and large en suite. We absolutely love it, it's our sanctuary. It's meant the 2 DC have a large bedroom each and the smallest bedroom is now an office so it's made a huge difference to all of us.

I think we got in just before prices rocketed.

sixfoot · 26/04/2023 19:49

We paid £60k all in late 2019. High end - huge dormer, dressing room, bathroom, Crittal style window wall, solid parquet flooring etc. I’d double that now.

Leicestershiremum · 26/04/2023 18:02

Recently had a large loft conversion with rear dormer and front velux, dressing room and ensure. Involved adjusting 2 bedrooms. Main build costs were £47k, then additional cost for bathroom fixtures and fitting, built in wardrobes etc. We'll worth it in our opinion as not planning to move and the 5 beds on our estate are current going for around 250k more than we paid 6 years ago.

greyhairnomore · 26/04/2023 17:58

South East , family had one recently £60k

Nordicrain · 26/04/2023 16:20

It depends on size and what you want doing of course.

Friends of ours just had one done in kent £55k (bathroom was extra I believe).

Talipesmum · 26/04/2023 16:19

4 years ago - £50k. Had v similar quotes from several companies. Dormer, terraced house.
Have heard from friends locally that when they looked into it much more recently they were getting quotes closer to £80k+. Costs have rocketed.
We’re in Surrey.