What Is a Hip to Gable Loft Conversion?A hip to gable loft conversion cleverly transforms the sloping “hip” end of your roof into a vertical “gable” wall, creating more headroom, floor space, and natural light in your loft. This smart design turns awkward, unused angles into a functional living area—ideal for bedrooms, home offices, or extra storage.The name comes from extending your roof’s ridge line to meet the external wall, changing the shape from a hip-end to a gable-end. Better yet, most hip to gable conversions don’t require planning permission, making them a hassle-free way to add space.Smart & SpaciousWhy Choose a Hip to Gable Loft Conversion?As a family-run business, we’ve seen how hip to gable conversions maximise space in homes. Here’s why they’re so popular:More Usable Space – Converts sloped ceilings into full-height walls.Brighter Interiors – Extra space allows for larger windows or Velux rooflights.No Planning Permission (Usually) – Most qualify under Permitted Development Rights.Perfect for Semi-Detached Homes – Ideal for properties with hip-end roofs.Adds Value – A well-designed conversion can boost your property’s market price. Get a quote Get a quote Get a quote What to ConsiderIs a Hip to Gable Conversion Right for My Home?We’ve fitted hip to gable loft conversions in properties across Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey. This conversion works best for:Semi-detached houses (most common)Detached or end-of-terrace homes with hip-end roofsProperties where maximising headroom is a priority Find out more Find out more Find out more Planning Made SimpleDo I Need Planning Permission?While most hip to gable conversions are Permitted Development, we’ll check local rules especially if your home is listed or in a conservation area.We always recommend checking with your local council or consulting our experts for guidance. Contact us Contact us Contact us Built on TrustWhy Choose Crown Development Services for Your Loft Conversion?As a local, family-run business, we take pride in craftsmanship and treating every home like our own. When you choose us, you get:Personalised Designs – Tailored to your needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.Full Compliance – All work meets building regs, guaranteed.Minimal Fuss – We keep disruptions to a bare minimum.Honest, Upfront Pricing – No hidden costs—just a free, no-obligation quote. Get Started Get Started Get Started ReviewsWhy Our Customers Choose UsFantastic management of the project. The planning stage was painless and the build was very professional.I believe the main build was completed in 5-6 weeks. Chris Spencer was efficient at managing the team and everything ran like clockwork, whilst communication was prompt and clear throughout and all second fixes were completed tidily. Throughout the project, a high level of attention to detail was maintained. I would strongly recommend Crown to prospective clients in the future, and especially Chris and his team.Andy BoneWe completed our loft conversion with Crown last year and we’d definitely recommend them!From when we first met Tom, through to all the office team and contractors, we really appreciated how professional, friendly, honest and trustworthy they were. We love our new space they created and would definitely use them again and recommend them to friends and family.Andy DaviesAmazing! We were so happy with the service and quality of finish that was created with our loft conversion.Chris was fantastic and made the whole process easy. The tradesmen that were provided were brilliant – we couldn’t recommend Crown more highly.Lisa MarieI can’t recommend Crown Developments enough. We have a fantastic new loft bedroom with library and bathroom; the finish is fantastic.Our builders Leigh and Tom were an absolute pleasure to have on site – trustworthy and reliable. They were also really responsive when we needed to communicate out of hours and I knew when they were going to be here and what they were planning to do each day.Gemma Scott-SmithWe’ve chosen Crown Development Services from a handful of companies and we’re really glad we did.From the moment the project started it was on schedule, and it’s now been finished to a high standard and met our expectations. We have minimum experience with any sort of construction work, so it was great that we could fully lean on the whole team (Tom, Lina and especially the main project lead Leigh) with all our questions, ideas and concerns.Honza KeprtaTom and the team have been professional and responsive throughout our loft conversion journey.From the first Zoom meeting with Tom we were sold on the family run business feeling, time taken to listen to what we wanted and professional advice. Nothing was too much trouble and we were kept up to date with each stage of the process. The build even finished early which was a big bonus. I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting a loft conversion.Jenny CreaseyThe team at Crown were great, from Tom coming out and giving us our quote to our builder John; even the scaffolders they used were great.We are so pleased with the job they have done. The loft conversion is brilliant, our builder, John was amazing – his attention to detail was great. He really cared about his work and kept us up to date each step of the way. Would definitely recommend Crown Developments if you are looking for a loft conversion.Adam FowlerWe have recently had our loft completed, and are so impressed with the work and space it has created.From start to finish Chris and Calum were friendly helpful and answered any questions we had. We were told 12 weeks, but it was complete in 6, Chris works so fast – great guy. Behind the scenes Lina is great at getting things to site to avoid hold ups. Thank you Crown and in particular Chris and Calum.Lara ShepherdWe’ve just completed our loft conversion this summer.We now have a new playroom and study. The girls have their new playroom! Thanks for Chris and Cullen’s hard work.Xing XieTom Wilson is very pleasant to deal with and never put us under any pressure.He just gave us the best advice and information and left us to decide on the best course of action. He is very responsive and always on hand to answer questions when needed.Minh PhungThe team have been fantastic.They were really friendly, always answering questions and doing their best to keep to schedule.Lizzie WildVery professional and detailed company.Crown were a pleasure to work with and took a lot of stress away from the process. The team on site and in the office were all great communicators and extremely helpful.Gavin Bell