Covering Gwent
Our coverage across Gwent includes Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool and Ebbw Vale.
Homes in Gwent
Housing in Wales ranges from terraced streets in the valleys and older industrial towns to stone-built homes in rural areas and modern estates around the cities.
What is included in a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Gwent?
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
- Extended ridge and roof structure
- Staircase, insulation, plastering and electrics
How much does a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost in Gwent?
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 |
Planning and building rules in Gwent
Welsh projects need planning clearance from the council under Welsh rules, building regulations approval under the Welsh approved documents, and party wall notices where the work affects a neighbour’s wall or foundations.
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 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.
How does the project run?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
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.
Do you work in Gwent?
Yes. Gwent is within our coverage for hip-to-gable loft conversions, along with nearby Newport and Cwmbran.
Other towns nearby
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Newport
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Cwmbran
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Pontypool
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Ebbw Vale
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Caerphilly
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Abergavenny
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Chepstow
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Monmouth
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Gwent.