Covering Holyhead
Holyhead sits 19 miles north-west of Caernarfon, with Llangefni 14 miles to the east and Caernarfon 19 miles to the south-east.
Homes in Gwynedd and Anglesey
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 Holyhead?
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
How much should I budget for a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
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 |
Do you need permission for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Holyhead?
Planning decisions in Wales are made by the local council, using permitted development rules set by the Welsh Government rather than England’s. Building regulations in Wales have their own approved documents, and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to work on shared walls and boundaries.
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.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- 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 Holyhead
How long does it take?
About 9 to 13 weeks on site.
Will the roof tiles match?
We match the tiles as closely as possible, using reclaimed tiles where the originals are no longer made.
How do I get a price for hip-to-gable loft conversions in Holyhead?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Other towns nearby
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Llangefni
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Caernarfon
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Bangor
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Pwllheli
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Holyhead.