dormer

Hi - am I right in thinking that a dormer window which faces the street requires planning, irrespective of its size and shape, whereas the back can be done within permitted development rights? We’re going to build both at the same time, so need to get all permissions first. Thanks, Ben.

I just bought my first flat, the building was originally a single storey with ridged dormer windows to the front. Not sure when it was split into 2 properties or when the flat roofed dormer went in at the back. I was removing plasterboard to put in a shower and found a low stone wall, covered in...

We are planning a loft conversion with a full width rear dormer, which is very common in our area. We've had mixed views about how to deal with the party wall and so I'm seeking some wisdom. The first option is to build inside the boundary with a typical dormer with a timber frame. All the loft...

I'm renovating our top bedroom and half the room is dormer style. I've no idea how to insulate this, could use some advice. The roof felt appears to be the old bitumen type. I'd obviously like the room to retain heat better but just as importantly, I want to reduce noise as we're on a main road...

Hello, I'm currently working out which of several development options are worthwhile and we can afford. Some would definitely require planning permission and some may not. We are considering: full width rear dormer, seperate rear dormers, small front dormer and side extension. I have been...

Hello, If this would be better off in another section of the forum please let me know. We are looking to add some living space in the eaves of the roof of a 1.5 story bungalow. I am hoping that we can get builders in to alter the roof, build a dormer structure and fit cladding, windows etc...

Desperately need some urgent help! We have a dormer with a brick cheek that runs down inside the house to the floor. We need to remove the wall inside the room but need to leave the end cheek in place. Is there any way we can support the brick cheek by fixing something sloped underneath -...

1 side of my Dormer doesnt have tiles on it????? We have just finished out Dormer extension It has Spanish slate on 2 of the 3 sides. the 3rd side is just (what i would describe as a Black fabric) I only discovered this when i went into our neighbours loft and looked out their window at our...

Dear all, We were hoping to get some advice on the following. We are the owner of a 1930s chalet style property (see attached image), we are intending to build a dormer on the side (at the first floor) to create an additional bedroom and family bath. We have been advised by the builder and...

I've got my loft dormer rendered instead of tiled as I think its much better in terms of maintenance, Looks and Sound as the wind does cause vertical tiles to move creating a load sound which is less than idea at night when your trying to sleep and the fact the wind can blow them off when strong...

Im desperate for an extra bedroom to stop 2 teenage girls arguing. The ridge height of my loft is only 2.05m but I’ve just had a chat with an architect who reckons I can fit an obtuse sloping dormer to create some extra headroom. It would still be technically a flat roof as the angle wouldnt be...

Hi all. I have a chalet style home and the upstairs bedrooms have sloped walls either side due to the shape of the house and size of roof. the bathroom currently has a dormer (when i bought it) but i was hoping to get a very rough estimate on how much a dormer on either side of the house about...

Hi All, I am in the throws of building a full dormer on the house. Standard ugly looking thing Will be plain tile hung to all sides with EPDM and warm roof. Two , or maybe more questions... I can not find any details about flashing AND soakers for a plain tile dormer cheek. I have come to the...

Hi all, I'm currently having my loft converted and I plan to have some downlights in the flat roof dormer. Just wondering is the a way to have downlighs without cutting away the celotex? I have seen these 'low profile integrated led' ones which are quite slim. Has any one come across these? I...

We’ve been working to insulate the eaves / void area of my semi detached 1970s dormer. The area won’t be used for storage so I’m insulating the dwarf/stud wall and 1st floor/ground floor ceiling (rather than the rafters). The wall is foil faced plasterboard on 75mm studs. I understand that the...

Hi there, New to this forum, after some advice regarding a hip to gable with a dormer loft conversion. My house has a 2 storey side extension which currently has a flat roof. I have planning permission to add a roof over the side extension, but at the same time I'd like to have a loft...

We are getting a rear loft built and I am confused about the 20cm set back rule, in particular on how it relates to the side of the house. We have a three-bed semi. The original roof sloped in from all three sides( hipped roof I believe in the technical jargon ). The roof has been removed...

Hi I am new to the forum but I have seen many helpful comments on other threads so appreciate if someone can guide me. I had a loft conversion done with a dormer about 2 years ago. I had involved an approved inspector from "Complete Building Control" to issue final certificate. The work was...

Hi everyone. I’ve never posted on a forum before but I'm having huge difficulties insulating our house and hoped someone here can please help me with some good advice? Our 1970’s house has a large dormer on the front and on the back, each spanning 3 rooms in width. Internal rooms have a...

I would like to know if it is possible to do an L-shaped dormer extension on a certain Victorian terrace in London. The issue is that the rear of the house, which contains the bathroom on the first floor, has a low sloping roof that cuts off the corner of the room (see photos). My...