Loft Conversions in Lancing
We're not just near Lancing. We live here.
Oakwood Lofts is based in Lancing, so when you call us, you're calling a local business. I'm Jay, and I've been building lofts since I became a carpenter in 2005, learning the trade alongside my dad, Mick. Today I build every loft myself with my apprentice, Alfie, and Mick still does the finishing carpentry.
Being local means we're never far away if you need us, and we know Lancing's houses well, from the 1930s semis around the village to the bungalows in North Lancing and Sompting.
The types of loft conversion we build in Lancing
- Rear dormers: the most popular choice for Lancing's semis and terraces. More about dormer conversions →
- Hip to gable conversions: ideal for the many 1930s semis with hipped roofs. More about hip to gable conversions →
- Bungalow loft conversions: Lancing and Sompting have lots of bungalows and chalet bungalows, and many have a good roof space. A dormer can add one or two bedrooms and a shower room upstairs. More about dormer conversions →
- Velux and rooflight conversions: where there's good head height already. More about Velux conversions →
Planning and building regulations in Lancing
Most rear dormers and hip to gables in Lancing come under permitted development. Planning is handled by Adur & Worthing Councils. Homes in a conservation area, such as Lancing village, or on the edge of the South Downs National Park, may need planning permission. We'll check at the free survey.
FAQ: Do you really cover all of Lancing?
Yes, including North and South Lancing, Sompting and Coombes. We're five minutes away.
Why Lancing homeowners choose us
- Honest, fixed quotes. The price we agree at the start is the price you pay. Extras are only ever things you've asked for, priced fairly and agreed first.
- A small, family-run team. You deal with me from first visit to handover. I build every loft myself with my apprentice, Alfie, and my dad, Mick, does the finishing carpentry.
- Tidy and respectful. We look after your home and keep you updated, and we're always at the end of the phone.
- 34 five-star Google reviews from homeowners across Sussex.
What does a loft conversion cost in Lancing?
Our loft conversions start from £65,000 for a dormer, £70,000 for a hip to gable, £75,000 for an L-shaped dormer and £40,000 for a Velux conversion, including VAT. The final price depends on the size, layout and finish. It includes the architect's plans, structural calculations and building control fees: you pay those directly and we take them off our contract, so there's no mark-up. After a free survey, you'll get a detailed written proposal setting out exactly what's included, so there are no surprises.
Can we stay in the house during the work?
Yes. We build the whole loft from the scaffold, with all materials craned up onto it, so nothing comes through your house. We build, insulate and plasterboard the loft before we open up for the new stairwell, then fit the stairs the next day, with everything protected throughout. That means you can live in your home from start to finish.
Nearby: Worthing Shoreham Steyning Goring & Ferring
Get your free quote
Tell me a little about your home and I'll come out for a free, no-obligation survey, talk through the options and give you an honest, fixed price.
Or email jay@oakwoodlofts.co.uk · Based in Lancing, West Sussex