Loft conversion cost
in Ealing.
Ealing — W5 — known as the 'Queen of the Suburbs' for its leafy streets and Edwardian housing stock. One of west London's largest residential areas, with strong loft conversion demand.
What makes loft work in Ealing distinct.
Housing: Edwardian terraces and semis dominate, with pockets of Arts & Crafts villas and 1920s housing.
Planning: Ealing Common, Ealing Green and Brentham Garden Estate conservation areas. Brentham Garden Estate has full Article 4 in place.
Applications go to LB Ealing. We submit on your behalf and handle conservation officer correspondence end-to-end.
The five loft types — W5 numbers.
All figures inclusive of design, planning, build, contingency and VAT. The Ealing multiplier (0.93×) reflects local labour, scaffolding logistics, conservation requirements and finish expectations.
The 2026 London Loft Cost Guide.
Borough-by-borough pricing, a full cost breakdown, PD vs full planning explained, and the seven hidden costs to watch for in Ealing and beyond.
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What Ealing homeowners ask us.
Do I need planning permission for a loft in Ealing?
Ealing Common, Ealing Green and Brentham Garden Estate conservation areas. Brentham Garden Estate has full Article 4 in place. Outside conservation areas, most rear-dormer conversions in Ealing qualify for permitted development (PD) within the 40m³ (terrace) or 50m³ (semi/detached) volume limits. Mansards always need full planning. We check your specific address before quoting and submit the application on your behalf.
Is a hip-to-gable conversion common in Ealing?
Very — the Edwardian semis around Castlebar and Pitshanger have the classic hipped roof that benefits enormously from hip-to-gable conversion. Adding a rear dormer at the same time typically creates two bedrooms plus a bathroom, often within PD limits.
How long does a Ealing loft conversion take?
Typical timeline: 6–10 weeks for design and planning (longer in conservation areas like much of Ealing), then 8–14 weeks on site for a standard dormer, 12–18 weeks for an L-shape or hip-to-gable, and 14–20 weeks for a mansard. LB Ealing processes PD-route Lawful Development Certificates in approximately 8 weeks.
What does a loft conversion add to Ealing property values?
In W5, a well-executed loft conversion typically adds 15–25% to property value — often more in prime postcodes. The ROI is strongest when you add a double bedroom plus en-suite, which is the standard L-shape dormer configuration. Property uplift on a £42k–£205k build commonly exceeds the build cost by 30–60%.
Does 2VP work on Ealing loft conversions?
Yes — Ealing is within our core London catchment. Our studio is at 20 Dawes Road in Fulham, 6.0km from Ealing. We've delivered loft conversions across the W5 postcode and our subcontractor network covers Ealing. Free site visit, fixed-price quote, 10-year HomePro guarantee on the finished work.
Pricing for Ealing’s neighbours.
Twenty minutes on site in Ealing.
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Nick Elias RIBA and Vladimir will visit your Ealing home, walk the loft, check head height, advise on PD vs planning, and give you a realistic budget and programme — even if a loft isn’t right for your house.
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