Covering Lanarkshire
We cover Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld and Coatbridge, and the towns around them.
Homes in Lanarkshire
In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.
What is a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
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
- Rear dormer and roof coverings to match
What will a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost?
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 Lanarkshire
Projects in Scotland need a building warrant from the council before any building work starts, and a completion certificate once it is finished. Planning permission is a separate decision. The Party Wall etc. Act does not apply in Scotland; shared walls are governed by title deeds and the law of the tenement where relevant.
In Scotland, dormers and other roof enlargements usually need planning permission, especially on the front of the house.
What should Lanarkshire homeowners check first?
- Matching old clay tiles can be difficult; reclaimed tiles are often used.
- Scaffolding goes up on the side of the house, which may need a neighbour’s agreement.
What are the steps?
- 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.
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.
How long does it take?
About 9 to 13 weeks on site.
Who deals with the council for a project in Lanarkshire?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Also covering
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in East Kilbride
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Hamilton
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Cumbernauld
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Coatbridge
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Airdrie
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Motherwell
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Rutherglen
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Cambuslang
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Wishaw
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Lanarkshire.