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 Shropshire?
In Shropshire, a rooflight loft conversion typically costs £29,000–£43,500 for a typical rooflight conversion, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Prices in the West Midlands sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for Shropshire reflects that. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| A typical rooflight conversion | £29,000–£43,500 |
| Higher specification | £43,500–£54,500 |
What moves the price most:
- Storage and finishes
- Staircase position
- Bathroom or not
- Fire safety upgrades
Your exact price depends on the survey and drawings. The guide price tool gives a quick range in the meantime.
Do you need planning permission for a rooflight loft conversion in Shropshire?
Whether you need planning permission depends on your house and its location 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.
If the answer is not clear-cut, we can apply for formal confirmation before you commit to the build.
What we handle
What we take care of:
- Roof windows installed
- Drawings and structural calculations
- Insulation between and under rafters
- Staircase and fire-safe escape route
- Head-height survey
- Floor joists and any steel beams
How long does it take?
Allow 4 to 6 weeks on site. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Building in Shropshire
The West Midlands has large numbers of 1930s semis and Victorian terraces, which suit rear extensions, side extensions and dormer loft conversions.
Towns we cover in Shropshire include Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton, Wellington and Oswestry.
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 handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about rooflight loft conversions in Shropshire
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.
Is it cheaper than a dormer?
Yes, usually, because the roof shape stays the same. But you gain less full-height floor space.
Can I have a bathroom?
Yes, where there is enough head height at the shower or bath position.
Who approves a rooflight loft conversion in Shropshire?
Planning matters in Shropshire go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
How much does a rooflight loft conversion cost in Shropshire?
In Shropshire, a rooflight loft conversion typically costs £29,000–£43,500 for a typical rooflight conversion, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.