A hip-to-gable loft conversion involves developing the sloping (hipped) roof of a property into a new vertical gable wall. This type of loft conversion turns the sloping part of the roof into a vertical wall making it the same height as the rest of the roof.

Most properties are built with a sloping side and this limits the space in the attic. By changing the sloping or hipped roof to create a vertical gable end, this creates a larger loft area with significantly more usable floor space.

Most homes, such as detached, semi-detached, end-of-terrace and even bungalows are suitable for hip-to-gable conversions. Due to the nature of this type of conversion, it isn’t suitable for mid-terraced houses, as they don’t have a hip end roof.

Many homes have ‘hipped’ roofs with sloping sides, and a hip to gable conversion entails replacing the sloping roof with a vertical wall. The sloping roof is removed and the wall erected to match the height of the ridge along the roof, adding a generous amount of space to your home. In properties with two sloping sides on the roof, it is possible to install a double hip to gable extension.

The additional space created offers you multiple choices; an extra bedroom, playroom or study, or perhaps you want to use it as a games room (or even a man-cave!)

A hip-to-gable loft conversion will give you the much needed additional space you need – without the need to move home!