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 Yeadon?
In Yeadon, a rooflight loft conversion typically costs £28,000–£42,000 for a typical rooflight conversion, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for Yorkshire and the Humber, where labour and materials are typically about 7% below average. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| A typical rooflight conversion | £28,000–£42,000 |
| Higher specification | £42,000–£52,500 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Bathroom or not
- Staircase position
- Storage and finishes
- 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 Yeadon?
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.
Building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver. The work is inspected at key stages, such as foundations, drainage and insulation, and a completion certificate is issued at the end.
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:
- Staircase and fire-safe escape route
- Floor joists and any steel beams
- Insulation between and under rafters
- Head-height survey
- Roof windows installed
- Electrics, heating and plastering
How long does it take?
The build itself usually takes 4 to 6 weeks on site. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Building in Yeadon
Yorkshire and the Humber has stone and brick terraces as well as inter-war and newer estates, so materials matching is an early design question.
Our Yeadon coverage includes postcode districts LS19, and we also work in nearby places such as Guiseley, Horsforth and Shipley.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about rooflight loft conversions in Yeadon
How long does it take?
Usually 4 to 6 weeks on site.
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.
How much does a rooflight loft conversion cost in Yeadon?
In Yeadon, a rooflight loft conversion typically costs £28,000–£42,000 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.
Do you build rooflight loft conversions in Yeadon?
Yes. We build rooflight loft conversions across Yeadon, including postcodes LS19. Every project starts with a free home visit.