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Are you thinking of a loft space conversion so as to open up space in your house to avoid the need to move? Then make use of our no cost and easy service to compare quotations and find the very best price for the work you want completed.

Loft conversions are proving to become more popular then ever in the UK. In most households the loft space makes up unused space which could be put to better use. Converting can turn the room into a bedroom, bathroom, playroom or maybe ensuite bedroom.

The fact is there's a lot of potential to converting your loft, including the added value for the home which can be up to 20%. Loft space conversions are also advised over a home extension because the infrastructure is already in place. In addition, you won't be taking away any garden space.

If the attic conversion would benefit your house and you're interested in more space, look at prices from reliable companies in Colchester and get the best deal for the work you'd like completed.

Average Loft conversion cost in Colchester

The regular cost of a Loft conversion is £25000. Costs differ based upon the materials and the firm selected. The upper price range can be as high as £28750. The material costs are mainly approximately £6250

Average price per Loft conversion job in 2025

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£18,750

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£25,000

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£28,750

£29300

£21975

£14650

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Prices based on actual Loft conversion costs for Colchester, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Loft conversion installation cost in Colchester 2025

Labour cost £17,500
Material cost £6,250
Waste removal £1,250
Time frame: 6-12 weeks

Loft conversion searches in April 2025

Loft conversion Projects in Colchester in March 2025

2,983

Requests for quotations in Colchester in March 2025

50

Requests for Loft conversion quotations in Colchester in March 2025. 25% change from February 2025.

290

Requests for Loft conversion quotations in Essex in March 2025. 7% change from February 2025.

We noted 2,983 requests for house quotes within Colchester. Of these quote requests the amount of loft conversion quotations in Colchester was 50. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these consumers with as many as 4 suitable fitters who were available for work within Colchester during that time. Request a free home survey from trustworthy companies within Colchester.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

Loft conversion searches in cities and towns near Colchester March 2025

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Requests for quotations in Colchester in March 2025

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Requests for quotations in Clacton-on-sea in March 2025

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Requests for quotations in Sudbury in March 2025

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Requests for quotations in Harwich in March 2025

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Requests for quotations in Halstead in March 2025

Colchester

The large and important town of Colchester carries a population of more than 104,000 and is found in the county of Essex. It is reported to be the oldest town in Britain and was previously the capital of Roman Britain. Colchester is currently in the process of a lot of regeneration including home development on greenfield sites. Make sure to use reputable home improvement firms in Colchester for your upcoming project.

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Loft conversion pros in Colchester

Unique Lofts LTD

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Based: in South mimms, EN6 3NX

Professional loft conversions at Unique Lofts, we are a specialist loft company with over 15 years of experience in construction. Call us today.

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Conversion | Loft in Hoddesdon

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05 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Osa E

Start Date: Immediate

a spacious loft with an en suite and wardrobe are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have...

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27 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Phil W

Start Date: Immediate

we have a 2 bed end of terrace, i don't believe there is enough height in the roof space as it currently stands to carry out a conversion within permitted development so we're looking into costs for a...

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09 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Phil W

Start Date: Immediate

we have a 2 bed end of terrace, i don't believe there is enough height in the roof space as it currently stands to carry out a conversion within permitted development so we're looking into costs for a...

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01 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Christopher H

Start Date: Immediate

i would like a staircase installed to my loft. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: storage are you looking to...

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30 May

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Zan R

Start Date: Immediate

i need permanent staircase to loft. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: storage are you looking to have stai...

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20 May

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Cecilia L

Start Date: Immediate

we are looking to reinforce/convert the loft for storage are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to convert the space into: storage are you looki...

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15 May

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Zan R

Start Date: Immediate

i need permanent staircase to loft. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: storage are you looking to have stai...

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23 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: James M

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace property owner: owner, looking to convert into: bedroom, work description: bedroom loft convers...

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25 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Gary B

Start Date: Immediate

loft extension with en suite are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have stairs: ye...

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30 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Ian C

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion for another bedroom. please call to appoint

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04 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Stacey C

Start Date: Immediate

Hello there, I live in a mid terraced house in Highwoods ***, and would like some advice on converting my loft into a bedroom (with ensuite if possible), with velux windows. The water tank system is...

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05 May

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Bal S

Start Date: Immediate

property type: detached house have you got a rough idea of the design you would like: none at all - would like advice how many bedrooms are you looking to have: 5+ bedrooms how many storeys are you l...

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02 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Gilbert H

Start Date: Immediate

Boards down in the loft. New loft ladder and hatch

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25 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Robert J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Full dorma conversion 2 room with on suit shower etc well Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What are you looking to convert the space into: Living space ...

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28 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Sarah D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

I don't actually require a loft conversion, but more of a loft removal! I have very low ceilings and a very tall child, so I would like to know if it would be possible to fully remove the ceiling in ...

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03 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: PAUL W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: LOFT CONVERS...

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11 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Tracy B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: To a bedroom with ...

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19 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Tom D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Living space, Work description: a staircase a...

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01 May

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Paul E

Start Date: Less than one month

I would like someone to create a loft access - hatch with a foldable loft ladder to enable entry to the attic and assess suitability for full loft conversion in end of terraced victorian 2 bed house...

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13 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Simon N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Dormer loft conversion

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FAQs

an every house have a loft conversion?

If you’re having issues with the amount of space in your home and need an extra space without affecting your garden, loft conversion comes to mind. Not only is it a great solution to creating more living space within a home, but it’s also one of the most budget-friendly solutions you can count on to expand your space by thinking upwards rather than sideways. So if you’re thinking about converting your loft, one thing that almost immediately comes to mind is whether or not your house is suitable for loft conversion.

To answer the question of whether every house can have a loft conversion is a very simple one. Generally, not every house is suitable for loft conversion. This is due to the fact that each and every loft space - from the stairways below and floors to the rafters and the roof up above, is unique. Therefore, the best way to really figure out whether or not a house’s loft offers the potential for conversion is to get in touch with a loft specialist.

So what can make a house not suitable for a loft conversion? Let’s take a closer look!

✓ A house will not be suitable for a loft conversion if the height of the ceiling happens to be too low and it’ll not be possible to have it raised.

✓ If you do not own own the freehold to the loft space, you won’t be able to convert the loft. Surprisingly, this happens to be a common issue in London.

✓ You will not be able to convert your loft if you reside in a conservation area or in a listed building. But you can identify a design solution that’ll still comply with the conservation rules and keep planners happy.

do you need planning permission for a loft conversion?

Typically, loft conversions do not require planning permission except in certain situations. They’re usually covered under what’s known as Permitted Development. Certain building works like loft conversion, rear extension and conservatories are granted planning permission by local authorities. Permitted Development, however, gives you a free range to improve your home without having any issues from the councils or regulations. Before your planned loft conversion can be covered under Permitted Development, there are some certain criteria that must be met. This criteria includes the following:

✓ The extension must not go beyond the existing slope of the roof at the front of the house.

✓ The loft space converted must not go beyond 40 cubic metres in a terraced house.

✓ The roof’s height must not be increased by the extension.

✓ The loft space converted must not reach beyond 50 cubic metres in a detached or semi detached house.

✓ The plan for the extension mustn’t involve structures like balconies, verandas or anything other structures of this nature.

✓ The roof extension should be positioned as far back as possible or at least 20cm from the existing eaves.

✓ The side that faces the window openings should be at least 1.7m beyond the floor and the windows should also be obscured.

✓ The roof extension must not overhang the existing roof or wall of the house.

✓ The materials that are to be used must be similar or the same to the materials that has already been used on the house’s exterior.

However, you should bear in mind that there are some properties that are exempt from Permitted Development. Examples of these type of properties include conservation areas, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage sites. Permitted Development does not also provide coverage for listed buildings.

Can my loft be converted?

Many types of loft are suitable for a loft conversion. In general, you will need at least 2.3 metres of headroom in your existing loft. This is to make sure there is enough headroom after the conversion. Speak to a conversion specialist about the probability and possibility of doing this in your house.

What kinds of loft conversion are there?

There’s a huge range of different types of loft conversions. The most common are dormer and skylight or Velux conversions. There are also hip to gable and mansard conversions. The type of loft conversion that’s most suitable for your property will depend on the style of roof and the size of your loft.

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