Covering Kent
We cover Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham and Tunbridge Wells, and the towns around them.
Homes in the South East
Housing across the South East mixes inter-war semis, post-war estates and older cottages in villages and market towns, so rear and side extensions, hip-to-gable lofts and garage conversions all come up regularly.
What goes into 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.
- Extended ridge and roof structure
- Staircase, insulation, plastering and electrics
- 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 |
How is a hip-to-gable loft conversion approved in Kent?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
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.
What should Kent homeowners check first?
- 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.
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.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Hip-to-gable loft conversions: common questions
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 Kent?
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 Maidstone
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Gillingham
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Chatham
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Tunbridge Wells
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Folkestone
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Margate
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Ashford
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Canterbury
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Sittingbourne
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Gravesend
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Dartford
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Ramsgate
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Dover
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Tonbridge
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Strood
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Whitstable
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Deal
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Sevenoaks
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Rochester
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Herne Bay
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Broadstairs
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Faversham
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Swanley
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Kent.