Is it me, or are loft conversion prices somewhat extortionate these days?!

Hoploz

Thanks I've done this and got a couple of new leads, including one specialist loft co who say on website they're happy to do a partial job and leave the finishing I've found a couple of people recommending them locally on other sites so have dropped in an email tonight

Plumber90

I'm in the process of getting a loft conversion. I'm only getting the shell done and no second fixing so it will be -
*8 metre dorma extension down one side with two windows
* 1 velux window
* new stair case
* steels
* upgrade joists
* Upgrade trusses and remove old ones no longer needed
* architect drawings and building control taken care of

All for the sum of £13000 +VAT

steeeb

Plumber90 wrote: »

I'm in the process of getting a loft conversion. I'm only getting the shell done and no second fixing so it will be -
*8 metre dorma extension down one side with two windows
* 1 velux window
* new stair case
* steels
* upgrade joists
* Upgrade trusses and remove old ones no longer needed
* architect drawings and building control taken care of

All for the sum of £13000 +VAT

Is that from a specialist loft company or general building company?

Plumber90

steeeb wrote: »

Is that from a specialist loft company or general building company?

It's from a company that does all sorts of conversions but specialises in loft conversions.

glasgowdan

I've an old loft conversion in our new house already and I've stripped all ceilings and walls , insulated 120mm, got a sparky to wire lights and I've built a stud wall/walk in cupboard, shelved it out. Plasterboarded then paid for a full skim. All in cost £2500. So I'd add that to the structural cost for a potential overall price.

For a new conversion I'd see a joiner first and foremost, not a loft specialist.

SamDude

Plumber90 wrote: »

I'm in the process of getting a loft conversion. I'm only getting the shell done and no second fixing so it will be -
*8 metre dorma extension down one side with two windows
* 1 velux window
* new stair case
* steels
* upgrade joists
* Upgrade trusses and remove old ones no longer needed
* architect drawings and building control taken care of

All for the sum of £13000 +VAT

Just checking the year to make sure that price wasn't from 10 years ago :rotfl:

Are you able to name names?

Plumber90

It's this year, work is starting in may.

ukjoel

Would also be interested in the name.
Looking to get one done later this year as well.

Cheers

-taff

me too
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System

will be interesting to see the final invoice rather than the initial low quote and the standard of workmanship tbh!