How much does a dormer loft conversion cost and are there ways to save?

stone house with slate roof and dormer loft conversion
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How much does a dormer loft conversion cost? It is a much-asked question by those keen to add extra space to their homes without extending outwards.

As with all types of loft conversion, the answer will vary depending on a number of factors, such as where in the country you live, how big you want the conversion to be, the current state of your loft and how you plan on using your newly-formed space. 

Robert wilson
Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson is managing director at Simply Loft. He founded Simply Loft with his wife Helen Wood in 2008 when he left his full time career in project management of railway and underground construction in London to set up firstly the Simply Extend brand and in 2010, Simply Loft. It started with a vision of creating a domestic or residential building company that would focus on delivering home improvement including kitchen extensions, loft conversions and more recently basement conversions in a simple and clearly structured way with a strong focus on customer care. 

Paula Higgins
Paula Higgins

Paula Higgins,  CEO of Home Owners Alliance, spent 15 years reforming housing policy in government before deciding enough was enough. Homeowners needed a voice and HomeOwners Alliance was born.

Natasha Brinsmead

Natasha was Homebuilding & Renovating’s Associate Content Editor and was a member of the Homebuilding team for over two decades. In her role on Homebuilding & Renovating she imparted her knowledge on a wide range of renovation topics, from window condensation to renovating bathrooms, to removing walls and adding an extension. She continues to write for Homebuilding on these topics, and more. An experienced journalist and renovation expert, she also writes for a number of other homes titles, including Homes & Gardens and Ideal Homes. Over the years Natasha has renovated and carried out a side extension to a Victorian terrace. She is currently living in the rural Edwardian cottage she renovated and extended on a largely DIY basis, living on site for the duration of the project.