Loft Conversions in Sheffield

A loft conversion transforms the space above your home in to a whole new living area. Good loft conversions can add a lot of value to your home. The extra space can be used as a light and airy home office, games room or additional bedroom.

Providing the roof space above your home is big enough, you could even have an extra bedroom with its own ensuite.

It’s recommended to use an experienced architect for your loft conversion. Doing so will ensure your loft conversion is completed on time and within budget. A good architect will add the most space and value to your home for the budget you can afford

Your loft needs to be at least 2.3 meters high to provide enough headroom. The steeper the slope (or pitch) of the roof, the more suitable it will be for conversion.

How to Get Started

Plans For Extensions can manage your loft conversion from start to finish.

I’m happy to visit for a free discussion and consultation. After that, the plans will be drawn, along with structural calculations and all council application forms filled out.

I work with recommended builders who specialise in extensions and loft conversions. They finish work to a high standard and can be recommended for your loft conversion.

If you’re thinking about adding a loft conversion to your home, you can get started today.
Call me on 07756 495 241 or enter the details of your loft conversion on the get a free quote page.

Loft Conversion Costs

There are three main costs involved in building a loft conversion.

1. The architect’s costs for drawing plans and providing structural calculations

The prices quoted by Plans for Extensions are fixed. They include the plans, structural calculations and all forms filled out for building control and planning permission approval. Prices start from £500 and depend on the size and complexity of your loft conversion. I can give a free quote for the cost of your loft conversion.

2. Council fees

Building control is required for all loft conversions. The council fee is between £350 and £650 depending on the size and complexity.

Planning permission is not always needed and depends on the type and position of your loft conversion.

A loft conversion with just velux windows doesn’t need planning permission. In most cases, even a rear facing dormer window doesn’t need planning permission. When converting a hip roof to a gable to create more space and height, this does need planning permission. A side facing dormer window also needs planning permission.

If planning permission is required, the fee is £150.

3. Building work costs

These estimates include an interior completely finished with radiator and electrics which is plastered and ready to decorate.

For a single storey extension, it is safe to estimate the cost of building work at £1000 per square metre.

For a two storey extension, estimate the building work at £1000 per square metre for the ground floor and £600 per square metre for the first floor.

Two storey extensions cost roughly 30% more than single storey extensions.