Helix Property Solutions

A hip to gable loft conversion is a popular type of loft conversion for properties with a hipped roof, which is a roof that slopes on all sides. In this type of conversion, the sloping side (hip) of the roof is replaced with a vertical wall (gable), extending the existing ridge line. This alteration maximizes the internal space within the loft, making it more usable for additional rooms, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, or office spaces.

Key Features of Hip to Gable Loft Conversion:

Increased Space: By converting the sloped roof into a vertical wall, you gain more headroom and floor space.

Improved Layout: This conversion allows for a better layout, often enabling the addition of multiple rooms or larger, more functional spaces.

Aesthetic Change: The external appearance of the house changes, creating a more symmetrical look, especially for semi-detached or end-of-terrace houses.

Roof Extension: The existing roof structure is extended, maintaining the overall architectural integrity of the house.

Potential for Additional Conversions: A hip to gable conversion can be combined with a rear dormer or other types of loft conversions to further increase space.

Benefits:

Enhanced Property Value: Adds significant value to the property by increasing the usable living space.

Better Utilization of Loft Space: Maximizes the potential of the loft area, making it suitable for various uses.

More Natural Light: Typically, larger windows or skylights can be installed, bringing in more natural light.

Ideal Candidates:

Semi-Detached Houses: Common for properties where one side of the roof is hipped.

End-of-Terrace Houses: Often used to create a larger loft space in end-of-terrace homes.

Detached Houses: Suitable for detached properties with a hipped roof on both sides, though it may involve a more extensive conversion.

This is a garage conversion with guest room and en-suite in Reading. It looks amazing! We were able to create them a more usable space for whenever they have guests over

We are in Guildford, showing you our structure only, large dormer loft conversion. She’s a beauty! Can’t wait to show you the finished project on this one!

We are back! This time we’re in Overton at a loft conversion that’s being handed over in the next week. A little snippet from the beginning to where we currently are! Can’t wait to show you the finished conversion!

We are back with some progression on our extension and the opening up of the rear of this property in Kempshot. It is now ready for plastering and exterior rendering.

We are back with progress on the Caversham loft! It’s now ready for the 2nd fixture plumbing, painting and decorating. Also we can’t wait for the Sky light that is going in later this week! It’s going to make such a difference!

The scaffolding is down on our Godalming project! It’s looking great! What do you think?

to our 9m dormer loft conversion in Hampshire! The project was to maximise space and create a Master En-suite with His and Hers walk-in wardrobes. Allowing these parents their own space away from the children.

Delivery day at one of our projects! And what site isn’t complete without the bromance lads! Teamwork makes the dream work, isn’t that right lads 😂

The Old Basing property is finished! Take a tour with us! What do you think? Isn’t she a beauty!

We are back with some progress updates to the Godalming property! The main structure has been built and is now ready for the internal walls & finishing touches!

And the oak staircase with metal spindles is in at the Hook property! What a beauty it is!

We have finished the Bracknell Loft Conversion and the customer is loving their new space! What do you think?

We are back with the Godalming loft conversion property! The roof and existing dormer have been stripped! It’s now ready for the new roof structure to start!

New Project Alert 🚨- Twyford - Hip to Gable Loft Conversion - The floor joists have been fitted and new rafters have been installed and felted. The next job is to cut out the old roof and build the gable wall! The work never stops!

Take a look at this new job we have started in Godalming. It’s an existing loft conversion, that’s to be ripped out, ready for a new double hip to gable with 5 dormers. Tin roof scaffolding is going on ready for the roof to be stripped.

We are back with the Chineham garage loft conversion. There are just a few finishing touches left on the roofing, then the soffit, fascia, guttering and windows can be installed.

And we’re onto the 2nd fix on our project in Hook! We can’t wait to show you the finished results!

The completed wet room en-suite from an existing bedroom for a customer in Kempshott!

And the doors are in! Take a look at the transformation!

The Old Basing Bungalow coming on leaps and bounds! We’ve fitted 4x pitched roof dormers and 3x gable walls and all the rafters are complete. Now it’s ready for internal walls! Watch this space!

We are back with the Old Basing bungalow! The Floor structure was done, with a temporary walkway built, ready for new roof structure. We then had the common rafters fitted, so now it’s the valley rafters and dormers next!

This pitch roof dormer in Basingstoke, is now ready for both the lead & tiling!