Hip-to-gable loft conversions in County Antrim

Covering County Antrim

Our hip-to-gable loft conversions service in County Antrim covers Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus and more.

Homes in County Antrim

Housing in Northern Ireland mixes terraces in Belfast and Derry with detached houses and bungalows in towns and rural areas, many with room to extend.

What does a hip-to-gable loft conversion involve?

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 control applications to the council
Gable wall build in brick, block or render
En-suite and fire-protected escape route

How much does a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost in County Antrim?

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

What approvals does a hip-to-gable loft conversion need in Northern Ireland?

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.

What should I think about before starting?

Matching old clay tiles can be difficult; reclaimed tiles are often used.
The new gable is usually rendered or built in matching brick.

What happens after I enquire?

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

What people ask before starting

How much does a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost?

Usually £60,000 to £80,000 including VAT with a rear dormer, more on a detached house with two hips.

Will the roof tiles match?

We match the tiles as closely as possible, using reclaimed tiles where the originals are no longer made.

Can you visit a house in County Antrim 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.

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