Covering Surrey
We cover Surrey, including Woking, Guildford, Esher and Redhill, 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 is 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.
- Volume calculation and planning check
- Rear dormer and roof coverings to match
- En-suite and fire-protected escape route
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 Surrey
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. Houses in conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes cannot use these roof-extension rights, so dormers there need planning permission (a rooflight-only conversion can still be permitted development), and flats always need permission.
What can affect a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
- Hip-to-gable volume counts towards the permitted development allowance.
- Scaffolding goes up on the side of the house, which may need a neighbour’s agreement.
What happens after I enquire?
- 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.
- 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.
What people ask before starting
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.
Does a hip-to-gable need planning permission?
In England it is often permitted development if the total extra volume stays within 50 m³ for a semi or detached house.
How do I get a price for hip-to-gable loft conversions in Surrey?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Hip-to-gable loft conversions near Surrey
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Woking
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Guildford
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Esher
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Redhill
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Staines
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Banstead
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Leatherhead
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Aldershot
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Ewell
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Farnham
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Epsom
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Camberley
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Egham
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Ashford
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Walton-on-Thames
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Godalming
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Reigate
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Horley
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Surrey.