— Our Services
Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversions
Convert a hip-ended roof into full-height, usable loft space - ideal for semi‑detached and detached homes in Reading and Caversham. AWC handle design, planning and build with a 10-year guarantee.
— About This Service
Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversions
A hip-to-gable loft conversion replaces the sloping hip with a vertical gable, unlocking headroom and usable floor area - often combined with a rear dormer for extra volume. AWC Loft Conversions are a family-run team with over 20 years’ building experience. We provide free site surveys, architectural drawings, planning and building-regs handling, and compliant installations by Gas Safe and NICEIC-registered trades. Every conversion carries our 10-year guarantee and on-site project management.
— Our Process
How It Works
Free site survey & design
We visit your home to measure, advise on rear dormer options, and produce an architectural sketch and structural brief tailored to your roofline.
Planning & building regs
AWC prepare and submit planning and building-regs applications, coordinate party-wall notices where needed, and programme inspections to keep work compliant.
Construction & handover
Our qualified trades install structural steel or timber works, new staircase, roofing, insulation and services, finish plastering and joinery, then complete snagging and certification.
— Benefits
Why Choose Us?
Maximum headroom and floor area
A hip-to-gable conversion changes the roof geometry to create full-height rooms across the loft - perfect for double bedrooms, en-suite layouts or a home study.
Design-to-completion service
From free survey and structural drawings to planning, building control and final finishes, AWC provides a single point of contact and on-site project management.
Safe, compliant workmanship
Work is carried out by Gas Safe and NICEIC-registered operatives, covered by our 10-year guarantee and backed by 20 years’ local reputation on Checkatrade.
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Many hip-to-gable conversions require planning permission because the roof profile changes; whether it’s needed depends on your property type and location. AWC assess this at survey stage and handle the planning application if required, advising on local design guidance for Reading, Caversham and surrounding towns.
Ready to add a full-height attic room?
Arrange a free site survey and sketch for a hip-to-gable conversion in Reading or Caversham. We will visit, talk through layouts and explain planning requirements.
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