Covering Dundee and Angus
We cover Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose, and the towns around them.
Homes in Dundee and Angus
In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.
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.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Gable wall build in brick, block or render
- Staircase, insulation, plastering and electrics
What is the guide price for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Dundee and Angus?
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 |
How is a hip-to-gable loft conversion approved in Dundee and Angus?
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
In Scotland, dormers and other roof enlargements usually need planning permission, especially on the front of the house. A building warrant is needed before work starts in every case.
What can change the price or programme?
- 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.
From first call to completion
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Questions about a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Dundee and Angus
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.
Do you work in Dundee and Angus?
Yes. Dundee and Angus is within our coverage for hip-to-gable loft conversions, along with nearby Dundee and Arbroath.
Hip-to-gable loft conversions in nearby towns
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Dundee
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Arbroath
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Forfar
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Montrose
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Carnoustie
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Dundee and Angus.