01.Chartered Architectural Design

Priest Architecture in Birmingham has carried out many gable loft conversions in Birmingham and throughout the West Midlands on all types of property.

Under permitted development, you are usually allowed to change the hip to gable if the increase stays below a certain number of m3 enlargement. Doing this can make a huge difference in the loft layout, as you would not be limited with head height under the hipped roof.

It may also open up the chance to change the stair position and make the room layouts in the loft much simpler. It also gives you more room for full height storage against the wall instead of low-level storage doors. It also makes the conversion much easier for the contractor, keeping away cranked beams and potentially having a dormer extension the full width of your house.