Loft conversion Costs - Assumption ideas only (how much did yours cost?)

emily_walker1

Hi, 
Im purchasing a detached property with gable roof. We are fairly confident the roof size is correct as neighbours have loft conversion and no dorma etc.
My question is how much would i be looking at for a gable roof loft conversion with correct height etc.
If too expensive my second question would be how much to have the floor reinforced, staircase fitted etc to create a loft room that doesnt meet building regs (for office space etc rather than a bedroom)

Space is approx 6 x 8m

thank you

FreeBear

Building regs should always be observed. They are there to ensure that your conversion is structurally sound, safe to use, and will be warm. As a home owner, you would be legally (and morally) responsible for compliance, and should the council decide to take enforcement action, it is your they would go after, not the builder. Getting the work signed off by Building Control would also pay dividends in the future when you come to sell - The extra bedroom would add to the resale value, and having the completion certificates would ensure the sale progresses much more smoothly. Doing it properly from the outset will only incur minimal costs.

Doozergirl

FreeBear said:

Building regs should always be observed. They are there to ensure that your conversion is structurally sound, safe to use, and will be warm. As a home owner, you would be legally (and morally) responsible for compliance, and should the council decide to take enforcement action, it is your they would go after, not the builder. Getting the work signed off by Building Control would also pay dividends in the future when you come to sell - The extra bedroom would add to the resale value, and having the completion certificates would ensure the sale progresses much more smoothly. Doing it properly from the outset will only incur minimal costs.

For the purposes of clarity, an office is a habitable room and equally needs to comply
with building regulations as a bedroom does. 

How old is this house? 

whirlyhead

I bought a house with a loft conversion that didn't comply with building regs, so I had to knock it down and rebuild it which was a horrendous job.  Cost about £60k in the end but the result is fantastic and I love the space.  Depending on any complications (e.g. lowering ceilings on the floor below to meet height requirements), it should cost i would imagine around £30k.

Petriix

whirlyhead said:

I bought a house with a loft conversion that didn't comply with building regs, so I had to knock it down and rebuild it which was a horrendous job.  Cost about £60k in the end but the result is fantastic and I love the space.  Depending on any complications (e.g. lowering ceilings on the floor below to meet height requirements), it should cost i would imagine around £30k.

When you say "had to", what exactly do you mean?

The vast majority of historical building work doesn't conform to current building regs. That doesn't mean that everything has to be torn down and rebuilt to modern standards.