Loft Conversion Leads in Leeds
28/08/2025
Leeds is busy with rear dormers, hip-to-gable conversions and full re-roofs. Great news for builders, roofers, joiners, electricians and plasterers: these projects typically run £25k–£60k+ and generate follow-on work on the same street. Reach them early and you’ll secure high-value programmes with predictable pipelines.
The hard part is finding live jobs fast. Councils list them under different names—loft conversion, roof extension, hip to gable, rear dormer, re-roof. Manually checking portals for Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay, Pudsey and beyond is slow—by the time you spot one, someone else has mailed the homeowner.
Using BuildAlert, filter live planning data for Leeds by Loft Conversion, Hip to Gable, Loft Extension and Re-roof. Set your radius, open drawings (roof plans, sections, D&A) to confirm scope, then send a branded letter for £2—faster than any directory alert.
Want a repeatable system beyond lofts? Read our guide to winning a steady stream of local leads.
Example: Filtering Leeds loft conversions, hip-to-gable and re-roofs, then sending a £2 letter via BuildAlertWhy This Is the Cheapest Way to Get High-Value Loft Leads
£2 outreach vs £25–£50 shared leads: Many directories (e.g. Checkatrade/MyBuilder/Bark) sell leads to multiple trades. With BuildAlert you pay £2 per branded letter to a homeowner already planning works—direct, exclusive outreach.
Verified intent: Planning applicants have paid fees and produced drawings—far warmer than ad clicks or speculative listings.
ROI that stacks: Send 50 letters (£100). Winning a single £30k loft yields a huge return—and you’ll often upsell a full re-roof while the scaffold is up.
Cost Comparison: BuildAlert vs Directories vs Ads
| Source | How it works | Typical cost | Shared? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BuildAlert (letters) | Contact planning applicants directly with a branded letter. | £2 per outreach | No — your outreach is exclusive | Warm intent; easy to scale; add QR to booking page. |
| Directories (e.g. Checkatrade) | Buy enquiries pushed to multiple trades. | ~£25–£50 per lead | Often shared | Must be fastest to reply; mixed intent and quality. |
| Google Ads | Pay per click; convert on your landing page. | CPC can be £10–£20+ in construction | N/A | Requires ad spend, pages, tracking; variable ROI. |
Figures are indicative and vary by market, season and competition. Compare on a per-booked-job basis.
How to Find Loft Conversion Leads in Leeds Fast
Register and set a Leeds-centric radius in BuildAlert (8–12 miles works well).
Apply filters: Loft Conversion, Hip to Gable, Loft Extension, Re-roof. Add keywords like “rear dormer”, “rooflight”, “mansard”.
Open drawings to validate scope: steels, dormer size, staircase position, insulation build-ups, re-roof notes.
Send a £2 branded letter immediately—include local streets and one Leeds case study.
Follow up by post 5–7 days later with a short postcard or a second letter (include a QR to your booking page). No phone needed.
Leeds Planning Trends to Watch (Lofts & Roof Work)
Rear dormers on terraces in Headingley/Hyde Park—student lets converting to family layouts.
Hip-to-gable + dormer packages in Roundhay, Alwoodley and Adel—bigger volumes, frequent full re-roofs.
Rooflight-only schemes in sensitive streets—great for first-fix trades, insulation and fire-door packages.
Re-roof upsells while scaffold is up—tiles, membrane, insulation (Part L), gutters and fascia.
Trade-Specific Plays That Win Loft Jobs
Builders: Show Leeds lofts with dormers and steels; include a simple 6–10 week programme and Building Control coordination.
Roofers: Price a re-roof option; offer tile choices, breathable membrane, insulation upgrade and guttering.
Joiners: Staircase design/fit, trimmers, stud walls, fire-door sets; photos of tight stair installs help.
Electricians: Smoke/heat detection, additional circuits, low-profile downlights; Part P sign-off.
Plasterers/Decorators: MF ceilings around steels, airtightness, durable finishes for roof spaces.
Tips to Increase Your Win Rate
Reference exact neighbourhoods (e.g. Roundhay, Chapel Allerton) to build trust.
Include one Leeds case study with 3 photos and a testimonial—keep it specific.
Offer two options: dormer-only vs dormer + full re-roof; add tidy-site and neighbour-friendly hours.
Add a QR in letters/postcards linking to a booking page for surveys.
Get Started Today
Want consistent, high-quality loft conversion leads in Leeds without paying £25–£50 for shared enquiries? Register with BuildAlert now. See costs on our Pricing page, or explore Home Improvement Leads and Builder Leads. Filter for re-roofs, loft conversions, hip to gable and loft extensions and be first through the letterbox.
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FAQs
1) What filters should I use for Leeds lofts?
In BuildAlert, select Loft Conversion, Hip to Gable, Loft Extension and Re-roof. Add keywords like “rear dormer”, “rooflight”, “stairs”. Start here: See local leads.
2) Do all loft conversions need permission?
Some are permitted development, but dormers and roof enlargements often require permission. Check national guidance on the Planning Portal’s loft conversion page and confirm specifics with Leeds City Council.
3) What’s the fastest outreach sequence without phone numbers?
Day 0: send a £2 branded letter via BuildAlert. Day 5–7: send a short postcard or second letter with a QR to your booking page. Add a local case study and offer a free site visit.
4) How does this compare to directories like Checkatrade?
Directories often charge £25–£50 per shared lead. With BuildAlert you’re contacting known applicants for £2 per letter—exclusive outreach, better intent, and stronger ROI for loft projects.
5) Any best-practice on compliance?
Reference Building Regulations (fire protection, structure, thermal) and outline who liaises with Building Control. For wider trade guidance, see the Federation of Master Builders.