Covering The Lothians
Our hip-to-gable loft conversions service in the Lothians covers Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Bonnyrigg and more.
Homes in the Lothians
Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.
What do you get with 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.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Gable wall build in brick, block or render
- Extended ridge and roof structure
How much should I budget for a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
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 |
Do you need permission for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in the Lothians?
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
In Scotland, dormers and other roof enlargements usually need planning permission, especially on the front of the house.
What can affect a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
- 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?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
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.
Will the roof tiles match?
We match the tiles as closely as possible, using reclaimed tiles where the originals are no longer made.
Can you visit a house in the Lothians to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Hip-to-gable loft conversions near the Lothians
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Livingston
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Musselburgh
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Bathgate
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Bonnyrigg
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Linlithgow
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Dalkeith
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Haddington
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in The Lothians.