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Loft Conversions

Types, costs, design and planning permission for converting your loft.

Loft Conversions

Types of Loft Conversion: Dormer, Mansard, Hip-to-Gable

Compare the four main loft conversion types: Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable, and mansard. Costs, planning rules, space gained, and which suits your house type.

Pillar guide · Updated 9 May 2026 · 7 min read
Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion Staircase Options

Loft conversion stairs cost £1,200–£5,500 supply and fit. Straight, space-saver, alternating-tread and spiral options plus Building Regs.

Guide · Updated 1 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
Loft Conversions

Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversions Explained

What a hip-to-gable loft conversion is, which houses suit it, realistic 2026 costs, planning rules, and whether to combine it with a rear dormer.

Guide · Updated 28 May 2026 · 6 min read
Loft Conversions

Mansard Loft Conversions: The Complete Guide

What a mansard loft conversion is, how much it costs in 2026, whether you need planning permission, and how it compares to a standard dormer.

Guide · Updated 24 May 2026 · 7 min read
Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion with an Ensuite: Layout & Cost

How to add an ensuite to a loft conversion — plumbing routes, compact layouts, cost uplift of £6,000–£14,000, ventilation rules, and Building Regs requirements.

Guide · Updated 19 Apr 2026 · 8 min read
Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion Staircase Ideas, Options & Regs

Loft conversion staircase options, Building Regs requirements, space-saving designs, and 2026 UK costs. How to fit a staircase without losing a bedroom below.

Guide · Updated 4 Apr 2026 · 7 min read
Loft Conversions

L-Shaped Dormer Loft Conversions: Cost & Layout

L-shaped dormer loft conversions explained: what they are, which houses suit them, 2026 costs, extra floor area gained, and planning rules for UK terraces.

Guide · Updated 30 May 2026 · 6 min read
Loft Conversions

Flat-Roof vs Pitched-Roof Dormer: Which Is Right?

Flat-roof vs pitched-roof dormers compared: visual difference, 2026 costs, planning acceptability, lifespan, and which to choose for your loft conversion.

Guide · Updated 30 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

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