Covering Peebles
Our coverage around Peebles (EH45) also includes Galashiels (15 miles to the east) and Selkirk.
Projects in the Scottish Borders are taken on by arrangement, and any travel and accommodation costs for the team are shown openly in the quote.
Homes in the Scottish Borders
In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.
What goes into 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
- Rear dormer and roof coverings to match
- Staircase, insulation, plastering and electrics
What will a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost?
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 Peebles?
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 should Peebles homeowners check first?
- Matching old clay tiles can be difficult; reclaimed tiles are often used.
- The new gable is usually rendered or built in matching brick.
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.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- 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.
Your questions answered
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.
Can you visit a house in Peebles 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.
Also covering
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Galashiels
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Selkirk
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Bonnyrigg
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Dalkeith
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Peebles.