Covering Wood Green
Our coverage around Wood Green (N22) also includes Muswell Hill, Tottenham and Archway.
Homes in London
Much of London’s housing is Victorian and Edwardian terraces, which is why side return extensions, rear dormers and mansards are so common. Many streets are in conservation areas, and several boroughs use Article 4 directions that remove some permitted development rights.
What does a hip-to-gable loft conversion involve?
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.
- Gable wall build in brick, block or render
- Extended ridge and roof structure
- Rear dormer and roof coverings to match
What is the guide price for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Wood Green?
Indicative costs for hip-to-gable loft conversions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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 Wood Green?
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
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 I think about before starting?
- Matching old clay tiles can be difficult; reclaimed tiles are often used.
- The new gable is usually rendered or built in matching brick.
From first call to completion
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Your questions answered
How long does it take?
About 9 to 13 weeks on site.
Can a bungalow have a hip-to-gable conversion?
Yes, often combined with dormers to create a chalet-style first floor.
Do you work in Wood Green?
Yes. Wood Green is within our coverage for hip-to-gable loft conversions, along with nearby Muswell Hill and Tottenham.
Hip-to-gable loft conversions near Wood Green
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Muswell Hill
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Tottenham
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Archway
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Stamford Hill
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in Wood Green.