Covering Bangor, County Down
Our coverage around Bangor, County Down (BT19, BT20) also includes Newtownards (5 miles to the south) and Holywood.
Homes in County Down
Northern Ireland has a high proportion of detached houses and bungalows outside the cities, which often suit side extensions, rear extensions and upward extensions.
What is a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
A hip-to-gable loft conversion rebuilds the sloping side (the hip) of a semi-detached or detached house roof as a vertical gable wall, extending the ridge and creating enough space for a staircase and rooms. It is usually combined with a rear dormer.
- Gable wall build in brick, block or render
- Staircase, insulation, plastering and electrics
- En-suite and fire-protected escape route
What will a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost?
Use these ranges to budget for hip-to-gable loft conversions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Hip-to-gable with rear dormer | £60,000 to £80,000 |
| Double hip-to-gable (detached house) | £70,000 to £95,000 |
Planning and building rules in Bangor, County Down
Projects in Northern Ireland need planning clearance from one of the eleven councils and building control approval, also from the council. The Party Wall etc. Act does not extend to Northern Ireland, so work near neighbours is agreed directly and documented carefully.
In Northern Ireland, roof enlargements such as dormers often need planning permission depending on size and position. Building control approval is needed for every loft conversion.
What can affect a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
- The new gable is usually rendered or built in matching brick.
- Scaffolding goes up on the side of the house, which may need a neighbour’s agreement.
What are the steps?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Your questions answered
How long does it take?
About 9 to 13 weeks on site.
Can a bungalow have a hip-to-gable conversion?
Yes, often combined with dormers to create a chalet-style first floor.
Can you visit a house in Bangor, County Down to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Also covering
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Newtownards
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Holywood
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Carrickfergus
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Comber
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Bangor.