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 Pembroke Dock?
In Pembroke Dock, 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 Pembroke Dock 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 |
The main things that change the cost:
- Bathroom and plumbing
- Staircase design
- Gable wall construction and finish
- Scaffolding to three sides
A guide range is only a starting point: the guide price tool gives an instant figure for your size, and a free survey turns it into a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Pembroke Dock?
The approval route for Pembroke Dock 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.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales, so notices must be served before work on a shared wall, on the boundary, or excavation close to a neighbour’s foundations.
At the survey we check your house’s planning history and any restrictions, and tell you which route applies.
What we handle
The work we manage on a hip-to-gable loft conversion:
- Insulation, electrics, plumbing and plastering
- Steel beams and floor joists
- Gable wall built in brick or block and finished to match
- Roof extension and rear dormer
- Drawings and structural calculations
- Survey and planning check
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 7 to 10 weeks on site. Design and approvals come first and typically take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the approval route.
Building in Pembroke Dock
Wales has many terraced valley streets, stone cottages and post-war estates, so extension designs are shaped by slopes, materials and local character.
If your home is in Pembroke Dock or close by in Milford Haven, Haverfordwest and Carmarthen, a free home visit is the first step.
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 fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed 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 Pembroke Dock
Will I need building regulations approval?
Yes. All loft conversions to habitable rooms need building control approval for structure, fire safety, insulation and stairs.
How long does it take?
Typically 7 to 10 weeks on site.
Do you build hip-to-gable loft conversions in Pembroke Dock?
Yes. We build hip-to-gable loft conversions across Pembroke Dock, including postcodes SA72. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Do I need planning permission for a hip-to-gable loft conversion in Pembroke Dock?
In Wales a hip-to-gable conversion may be permitted development within roof volume limits; corner plots and conservation areas usually need permission.
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 Pembroke Dock?
In Pembroke Dock, 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.