What is a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
A hip-to-gable loft conversion replaces the sloping side (the hip) of a semi-detached or detached roof with a vertical gable wall. This extends the ridge and creates enough space for a staircase and a full-size room, usually combined with a rear dormer.
How much does a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost in Maesteg?
In Maesteg, a hip-to-gable loft conversion typically costs £50,500–£72,000 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). The guide for Maesteg reflects typical costs in Wales, roughly 8% below the UK-wide figure. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| A hip-to-gable with rear dormer | £50,500–£72,000 |
| Higher specification | £72,000–£90,000 |
What moves the price most:
- Staircase design
- Scaffolding to three sides
- Size of the rear dormer
- Gable wall construction and finish
For a figure based on your own measurements, try the guide price tool, then book a free home visit for a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Maesteg?
The approval route for Maesteg is set by planning law in Wales. In Wales a hip-to-gable conversion may be permitted development within roof volume limits; corner plots and conservation areas usually need permission.
Building regulations in Wales are set by the Welsh Government. Approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver, with inspections during the work and a completion certificate at the end.
At the survey we check your house’s planning history and any restrictions, and tell you which route applies.
What we handle
Handled as part of most hip-to-gable loft conversions:
- Staircase and fire-safe escape route
- Survey and planning check
- Drawings and structural calculations
- Roof extension and rear dormer
- Steel beams and floor joists
- Gable wall built in brick or block and finished to match
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 7 to 10 weeks on site. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Building in Maesteg
Terraced houses in Welsh towns often have narrow plots, which suits rear and side return extensions and rear dormers.
Our Maesteg coverage includes postcode districts CF34, and we also work in nearby places such as Neath, Bridgend and Tonypandy.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about hip-to-gable loft conversions in Maesteg
Do you build hip-to-gable loft conversions in Maesteg?
Yes. We build hip-to-gable loft conversions across Maesteg, including postcodes CF34. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Is a hip-to-gable better than a dormer?
On a hipped roof, a dormer alone often leaves too little space for stairs. Combining hip-to-gable with a rear dormer gives the most room.
How much does a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost in Maesteg?
In Maesteg, a hip-to-gable loft conversion typically costs £50,500–£72,000 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
How long does it take?
Typically 7 to 10 weeks on site.
Do I need planning permission for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Maesteg?
In Wales a hip-to-gable conversion may be permitted development within roof volume limits; corner plots and conservation areas usually need permission.
Can the gable be brick?
Yes. We match the existing finish, whether brick, render or pebbledash.