Hipped Roof Loft Conversion Plans

Hip to gable conversion.

Hipped roof loft conversion plans.

Around 50 of the properties that we ve compiled loft conversion plans for have hipped roofs which leaves us with two options to ensure the project can go ahead. This type of loft conversion is only suitable for semi detached or detached properties with sloping roofs. A hip to gable loft conversion involves altering the shape of your roof structure to gain space. The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable.

Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end. The existing top line of the roof is extended to the edge of the building giving an additional box effect to the roof. So why is a hip to gable loft conversion the best extension type. Hip to gable loft conversions are most commonly found on the side of either end terrace or semi detached houses.

It is worth noting that in some case you ll need to increase the height of the gable end walls to act as bookends. Having a hipped roof on a detached house semi detached house or end of terrace usually means the existing loft space is usually limited so a conversion can really make the space much more usable improve your living standards and add value to your property all without losing garden square metrage. Hip to gable conversions extend the hip roof out to form a vertical gable like wall. As the graphics below illustrate the term hip to gable may only be a partial description of the work.

A hip to gable loft conversion is a type of loft conversion where a hipped end of an existing roof is changed to form a gable end in order to provide more space internally. This creates quite a bit more inside room in the loft area but only works on detached or partially detached homes since you need to already have a free sloping side roof to begin the project. Here we take a look at what hip to gable loft conversions actually are any limitations or restrictions you might need to consider and also how to calculate. These plans should take all of the structural alterations needed into account and can cost in the region of 1 000 plus vat.