Covering Caernarfon
We work in Caernarfon (LL55) and the places around it, including Llangefni, Bangor and Pwllheli.
Homes in Gwynedd and Anglesey
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 included in a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Caernarfon?
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
- Gable wall build in brick, block or render
- En-suite and fire-protected escape route
What will a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost?
What hip-to-gable loft conversions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| 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 |
Do you need permission for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Caernarfon?
In Wales the planning rules, including what counts as permitted development, are set by the Welsh Government, and Welsh building regulations differ in places from England’s. We check both against your house before drawings are finalised, and handle party wall notices where needed.
Wales has its own loft and roof permitted development rules.
What can change the price or programme?
- Matching old clay tiles can be difficult; reclaimed tiles are often used.
- The new gable is usually rendered or built in matching brick.
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.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
What people ask before starting
Will the roof tiles match?
We match the tiles as closely as possible, using reclaimed tiles where the originals are no longer made.
Can a bungalow have a hip-to-gable conversion?
Yes, often combined with dormers to create a chalet-style first floor.
How do I get a price for hip-to-gable loft conversions in Caernarfon?
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 near Caernarfon
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Llangefni
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Bangor
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Pwllheli
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Holyhead
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Caernarfon.