What is a rooflight loft conversion?
A rooflight loft conversion (sometimes called a roof window conversion) keeps the existing roof shape and adds roof windows that sit flush with the slope. The floor is strengthened, a staircase is added and the space is insulated and finished.
How much does a rooflight loft conversion cost in Gateshead?
In Gateshead, a rooflight loft conversion typically costs £27,000–£40,500 for a typical rooflight conversion, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). The guide for Gateshead reflects typical costs in the North East, roughly 10% below the UK-wide figure. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| A typical rooflight conversion | £27,000–£40,500 |
| Higher specification | £40,500–£50,500 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Storage and finishes
- Number of roof windows
- Fire safety upgrades
- Staircase position
Use the guide price tool to see how size and specification change the figure, then ask for a written, itemised quote.
Do you need planning permission for a rooflight loft conversion in Gateshead?
Here is how the rules work for a rooflight loft conversion in England. In England roof windows are permitted development if they project no more than 15 centimetres from the roof slope and side-facing windows are obscure-glazed. Listed buildings need consent.
Where work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour’s building and deeper than its foundations (or within 6 metres for deeper work), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notices must be served before work starts.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
Handled as part of most rooflight loft conversions:
- Insulation between and under rafters
- Head-height survey
- Floor joists and any steel beams
- Roof windows installed
- Electrics, heating and plastering
- Drawings and structural calculations
How long does it take?
The build itself usually takes 4 to 6 weeks on site. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 6 to 12 weeks, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Gateshead
The North East has many terraced streets and post-war semis, where rear extensions and loft conversions are popular ways to gain space.
We work across Gateshead and neighbouring areas such as Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend and Hebburn. Postcodes we cover in Gateshead include DH98, NE8, NE82 and NE83.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about rooflight loft conversions in Gateshead
Do you build rooflight loft conversions in Gateshead?
Yes. We build rooflight loft conversions across Gateshead, including postcodes DH98, NE8, NE82 and NE83. Every project starts with a free home visit.
How much does a rooflight loft conversion cost in Gateshead?
In Gateshead, a rooflight loft conversion typically costs £27,000–£40,500 for a typical rooflight conversion, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Is it cheaper than a dormer?
Yes, usually, because the roof shape stays the same. But you gain less full-height floor space.
How much head height do I need?
Around 2.2 metres or more from the top of the ceiling joists to the ridge is a good starting point. Insulation and new floor joists reduce the height.
Can I have a bathroom?
Yes, where there is enough head height at the shower or bath position.