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1 The size and materials of the house will also be a factor for the price of lifting the house. 2  On average, the cost of lifting a home can be anywhere between $9,000 and $40,000. 3  The larger the home, the more expensive this process will be.
Any loft conversion not exceeding 40 cubic metres in volume for terraced houses and 50 cubic meters for detached and semi detached houses will not require planning permission on condition that: 1  the conversion is no higher than the highest part of the roof. loft extension can cost 30,000 to 85,000 and may add at least 25,000 to 50,000 to the value of the house. Sometimes it could add a lot more providing it creates sleeping space with an en-suite bathroom.