Covering Brecon
Brecon sits 40 miles south of Newtown, with Merthyr Tydfil 14 miles to the south and Ebbw Vale 14 miles to the south-east.
Projects in Powys are taken on by arrangement, and any travel and accommodation costs for the team are shown openly in the quote.
Homes in Powys
Welsh homes include long terraces built into hillsides, stone cottages and modern estates, and sloping sites often shape how and where an extension can go.
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.
- Planning and building regulations checks under Welsh rules
- Extended ridge and roof structure
- Rear dormer and roof coverings to match
What is the guide price for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Brecon?
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 |
What approvals does a hip-to-gable loft conversion need in Wales?
Planning decisions in Wales are made by the local council, using permitted development rules set by the Welsh Government rather than England’s. Building regulations in Wales have their own approved documents, and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to work on shared walls and boundaries.
Wales has its own loft and roof permitted development rules. Rear dormers within set volume limits are often allowed, but the detail differs from England's, so we confirm the current Welsh limits against your roof before the design is fixed.
What should Brecon homeowners check first?
- Matching old clay tiles can be difficult; reclaimed tiles are often used.
- Scaffolding goes up on the side of the house, which may need a neighbour’s agreement.
How does the project run?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Your questions answered
How long does it take?
About 9 to 13 weeks on site.
Will the roof tiles match?
We match the tiles as closely as possible, using reclaimed tiles where the originals are no longer made.
How do I get a price for hip-to-gable loft conversions in Brecon?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Hip-to-gable loft conversions in nearby towns
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Merthyr Tydfil
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Ebbw Vale
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Builth Wells
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Aberdare
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Brecon.