QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

WILL I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A DORMER LOFT CONVERSION?

In many cases, a dormer loft conversion will fall under permitted development, which means that planning permission is often not required. 

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WILL I NEED TO FOLLOW BUILDING REGULATIONS?

Yes, all loft conversions, regardless of whether you include a dormer window or not, will need to follow Building Regulations. Your loft conversion will be visited by the building inspector at various points throughout the build, and signed off upon completion, should everything comply with health and safety and best practice.

HOW MUCH SPACE CAN I GAIN FROM A DORMER WINDOW IN A LOFT CONVERSION?

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the amount of space a dormer loft conversion can create. A modern box dormer can add plenty of room to a loft conversion, not just in head height but in usable floor space too. It will also give you more options with the placement of the stairs. How much space you’ll gain will depend on the type of dormer you add, and the size of your existing loft, as this will determine how large you can go.

HOW LONG DOES A LOFT CONVERSION TAKE ?

The duration of a loft conversion depends on the work required, but we find a typical loft conversion is usually complete within 8 to 10 weeks. Each loft conversion is different, therefore we can give clearer guidance on timescales once we have more details about your project.

WHAT DO WE NEED YOU TO DO

We will work together and discuss your requirements before we start and will continue right through to finish. 
You may need to do some shopping! If we are installing a new bathroom for you, we will require you to make some choices on sanitary ware and tiles or splash boards.   
This will be later as the project progresses but something to keep in mind.

WHAT OTHER BENEFITS DOES A DORMER LOFT CONVERSION OFFER?

There are plenty of pros to a dormer loft conversion. One of the biggest benefits is the natural light that they afford, as the large Velux windows that can be installed instantly fill a loft conversion with natural light. Similarly, the windows will also give you extra ventilation in the summer months.