Cost of Different Types of Loft Conversions
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However, knowing the cost of each loft conversion type will give you a clear perspective regarding know how much you are going to commit to the project. Meanwhile, several steps are involved before building loft conversions starting from obtaining planning permission to finding suitable architects and builders, building and commissioning your converted loft.
Suffice to say that cost of loft conversion is influenced by certain factors. As a result, it will help if you know the approximate costs involved in loft conversions before you embark on the project.
Factors Affecting the Cost of Loft Conversions
It is good to know that the cost of loft conversions vary greatly based on certain factors. Here are some of the factors that determine the costs of loft conversions:
Size of Your Home
The size of your property is a crucial factor in the determination of the price you will pay to have your loft converted. This will indicate the suitable loft conversion type, the construction method for the existing roof, and lots more.
Another factor to consider is the Type of Loft Conversions that be approved in your neighbourhood. Meanwhile, the cost of each type of loft conversion is different from one another. The type of loft conversion will determine the size of the room and how much the project will cost. Several criteria must be met before constructing loft conversions in your available loft space such as party wall, headroom, and access to the loft.
Number of Storey
Decide if you want to construct single-storey conversions or double-storey conversions. The cost of single-storey conversions and double-storey conversions will be different. But it will be difficult to help to get approval for double-storey loft conversions due to the increased weight and height getting higher than other buildings in the neighborhood.
Also, the type of window chosen for your loft conversions will impact the overall cost. You can choose roof light or dormer style. You can choose a flat roof, Mansard, hip to Gable, hip and valley, and many more. The architect will know the best type of windows and window, shape for your loft conversions.
Building Contractor
There are builders and there are builders. Choosing licensed and experienced loft conversion builders comes at an additional cost due to the best quality you will get. Meanwhile, the cost of hiring the builder is one of the things you cannot compromise it comes to lit conversions building.
Estimated Cost of Each Project Involved in Loft Conversions
Each type of loft conversions is unique but the baseline for comparing and valuing each of them is the costs per area (m2). Here are the costs of each component of the building project per m2. This will give a likely projection of the cost of the loft conversion project.
- Site preparation & project management – £400
- Reinforcement of floor joists – £50
- Change of roof structure – £200
- Steelwork supports – £145
- Plastering – £105
- Roof covering – £300
- Electrical work – £40
- Carpentry & joinery – £260
- Plumbing work – £90
- Decorating – £50
- Clean-up – £10
- Total – £1,830 per m2
The costs above are estimated per m2. You only need to know the area of the space you want to convert and multiply with the total estimated cost per m2 above to have an estimated cost required to build loft conversions.
Costs of Different Types of Loft Conversions
Regardless of the type of loft conversions you desire to construct, the estimates here are not the final costs you will be billed by the contractor – the estimates are only for a guide. Meanwhile, a simple room in loft conversions costs between £15,000 and £20,000.
1. Dormer – The cost of constructing the dormer loft conversion ranges from £30,000 to £60,000, with the average cost around £45,000.
2. Hip to Gable – This type of loft conversion is more complex than the rest. And that is the reason for its expensive cost. Its cost starts from £42,000 to £65,000, with the average cost around £55,000.
3. Mansard – This is another complex loft conversion type costing from £45,000 to £70,000, with an average cost around £60,000.
4. Loft Pod (Estimates for the L-section only) – The cost of constructing the L-section of the loft Pod alone starts from £25,000.
5. Skylight or Velux – This is a simple loft conversion with the cost starting from £25,000 to £30,000.
Note: Keep in mind that builders provide quotations without including VAT. The standard VAT rate is 20%, add this cost item to the estimates. You can also ask your builder or contractor if VAT has been included in the quote submitted to you.
Besides, the estimates do not include professional charges such as the cost charged by the architects and inspection. All these will be factored into the final estimates that will be provided by your contractor.
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