Many semi-detached and detached houses built in the 1930s have a hipped roof, where the side slopes inwards as well as the front and back. That sloping side eats into the loft, so there is often not enough room for a staircase or a full bedroom.
A hip-to-gable conversion builds the side wall up to a vertical gable and extends the ridge across, creating a much bigger loft. It is often combined with a rear dormer for the most usable space. You will find these roofs all over Burnage, Gatley, Cheadle, Timperley and Urmston. See our full loft conversion service.
Planning and hip-to-gable conversions
Hip-to-gable conversions are often permitted development, because the extra volume usually fits within the 50 cubic metre allowance for semi-detached and detached houses and nothing projects at the front. Homes in conservation areas, or where permitted development rights have been removed, need planning permission. We confirm this at the start, and often recommend a Lawful Development Certificate for peace of mind.
Matching the new gable wall
The new gable is built in brick or block and finished to match your house, whether that is facing brick, render or pebble-dash. Getting the finish right is what makes a hip-to-gable look original rather than added on.