Covering Hastings
We work in Hastings (TN34) and the places around it, including Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham and Eastbourne.
Homes in the South East
Many South East homes are inter-war or post-war semis and detached houses with room for rear and side extensions, while historic town centres and villages bring conservation area and listed building controls.
What is a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
Hipped roofs are common on 1930s semis and have little usable volume until the hip is squared off. We rebuild the gable in brick or block, extend the roof structure, form the rear dormer and finish the new floor, keeping the front roof slope looking as close to the original as possible.
- 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 Hastings?
Guide prices for hip-to-gable loft conversions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 Hastings?
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
In England many loft conversions are permitted development: the extra roof volume must stay within 40 m³ on a terraced house or 50 m³ on a semi or detached house, nothing can sit higher than the existing ridge, no dormer can face a road on the main elevation, and side windows must be obscure-glazed and non-opening below 1.7 m. Houses in conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes cannot use these roof-extension rights, so dormers there need planning permission (a rooflight-only conversion can still be permitted development), and flats always need permission.
What can change the price or programme?
- Hip-to-gable volume counts towards the permitted development allowance.
- The new gable is usually rendered or built in matching brick.
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.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- 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
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.
Can a bungalow have a hip-to-gable conversion?
Yes, often combined with dormers to create a chalet-style first floor.
Who deals with the council for a project in Hastings?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Hip-to-gable loft conversions in nearby towns
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Hailsham
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Eastbourne
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Seaford
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Hastings.