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Loft conversion cost by type in Edinburgh
The national source benchmarks below are for typical 30m² projects. The Edinburgh column applies the same 0.95× regional model to each type.
UK £22,500–£30,000£21,400–£28,500
UK £40,000–£60,000£38,000–£57,000
UK £50,000–£70,000£47,500–£66,500
UK £50,000–£80,000£47,500–£76,000
What the regional adjustment changes
What can change a real Edinburgh quote?
- Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable, mansard or shell-only type
- Usable new floor area
- Roof structure and existing head height
- New staircase position and specification
- Structural steel and roof alterations
- Ensuite, electrics, heating and finish level
- Region, access and scaffolding
Local planning considerations
Property type, access and conservation constraints can materially change individual quotations beyond the regional model.
- Check conservation, listed-building and traditional-material requirements before assuming standard external alteration costs.
- Upper-floor and tenement projects can require extra access, common-property coordination or scaffold planning.
- Use Scotland-specific regulatory and grant information for compliance or energy projects rather than assuming Great Britain rules are identical.
How the regional model works
The 0.95× factor places this planning estimate 5% below the national planning baseline. We keep that modelling assumption separate from the dated national benchmark so users can see exactly which part comes from an external source and which part is UK Home Costs modelling.
Sources
Loft Conversion Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide & Breakdown
Published / checked: March 2026
Used for: Loft conversion type benchmarks
Construction output price indices
Published / checked: 13 August 2026
Used for: Construction price trend and update checks
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loft conversion cost in Edinburgh in 2026?
Our modelled Edinburgh ranges run from about £21,400–£28,500 for a 30m² Velux or rooflight conversion to about £47,500–£76,000 for a 30m² mansard, using current national type benchmarks and the Scotland regional factor.
How much is a dormer loft conversion in Edinburgh?
The modelled Edinburgh planning range for a typical 30m² dormer is about £38,000–£57,000. It starts from the current national £40,000–£60,000 benchmark and applies the Scotland factor.
Why is the Edinburgh estimate different from the UK benchmark?
UK Home Costs applies a 0.95× Scotland planning factor, which places the model 5% below the national planning baseline. The factor is a transparent modelling assumption and not an observed city-wide contractor price index.
What can push a loft conversion above the modelled range?
Staircase changes, structural steel, low head height, complex roof alterations, an ensuite, premium finishes, difficult access and fire-safety work can all increase the final quote.