Loft conversions in Oldbury

Before your loft conversion in Oldbury

Sandwell Council is the planning authority for Oldbury. If your plans need permission, apply early: householder applications have an eight-week target for a decision. Building Regulations approval and inspections run alongside the build.

Permitted development allows up to 40 m³ of extra roof volume on a terraced house and 50 m³ on other houses.
A dormer on the roof slope facing the street, or one that rises above the ridge, needs a planning application.
Every habitable loft room needs Building Regulations approval, including fire protection to the stairway below.

Postcode districts: B67, B68, B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Choices to weigh up in Oldbury

Rear dormer conversion

A box-shaped extension built out from the rear roof slope, with vertical walls and a flat roof, giving full standing height across most of the room. It suits semis and terraces because it adds the most usable space for the money. Under permitted development it must be set back from the eaves and stay within the volume allowance.

Shower room in the loft

Most conversions include a shower room or en-suite. Placing it close to the existing soil stack keeps the waste run short and reliable. Because of the sloping ceilings, the shower goes where the head height is, often within the dormer, while the WC and basin can sit under the lower parts of the roof.

Guide prices for Oldbury

Expect to budget between £22,000 and £72,000 depending on size and specification in Oldbury. A rear dormer with a double bedroom and shower room on a three-bed semi: typically £42,000–£52,000.

Guide prices for loft conversions
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Roof-light conversion	£22,000 – £32,000	One room, no change to the roof shape
Rear dormer	£38,000 – £55,000	Bedroom and shower room; a good fit for semis and terraces
Hip-to-gable with rear dormer	£48,000 – £68,000	Most usable space; semis and detached houses

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Before you book in Oldbury

How much does a loft conversion cost in the West Midlands?

Guide prices run from about £22,000 for a simple roof-light conversion to around £72,000 for a large hip-to-gable or mansard, including VAT where it applies. A rear dormer with a double bedroom and shower room on a three-bed semi typically costs £42,000–£52,000. Flooring, decorating and fitted wardrobes are extra. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows the free survey.

Do you cover Oldbury?

Yes. Oldbury (B67, B68, B69) is about 2 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

How much disruption is there?

Less than most people expect until the staircase goes in. Scaffolding carries materials straight into the roof, so few deliveries come through the house. The disruptive week or two is when the stair opening is cut and the landing doors are upgraded, which brings dust and noise to the first floor. We sheet off the landing and keep bedrooms usable wherever we can.

Will I need permission from the council in Oldbury?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. Sandwell Council is the planning authority for Oldbury; Building Regulations approval comes from its building control team or a registered building control approver. We'll tell you which applies after the survey.

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Book a free loft survey in Oldbury and we'll measure the head height and tell you which type of conversion fits.