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"Thanks for the wonderful loft conversion, the building works went very smoothly and we have nothin but praise for all involved"... Brenda, City of London

"Thank you very much for everything, our loft is stunning, we are very happy with the work that has been done."... John, Enfield

"Thanks for doing my loft conversion. Excellent job from Central London Loft." ...Sheela, Barking, Greater London, IG11

"My child now enjoying in the newly converted loft conversion room on the top. Many Thanks for this loft conversion " ...Mrs Naina, Barnet, NW2

"Thanks for our secret room, Thanks to Central London loft." ...Mr. Tate, brent, NW2

"Color panels are excellent, Thank you Central London loft...." ...George, Brentford, TW8

"More spacious than I thought. Excellent loft conversion job! " ... Mr & Mrs Daisy, Brixton, sw2

"Thanks for the timely finished work with high quality." ...Mrs Josy, Camden, nw1

"I got more room to keep my physical fitness equipments." ...Mr Harry, City of London, EC

"Thanks for our loft conversions" ...Mr Edwards, stockwell

"I never knew about this extra space in my house. Thanks ........" ...Mr. Paul, Westminster, W2

"More room for the less price." ...Mr Julian, Clapham, sw4

"I am getting income from my extra room. Great work...." ...Mrs Thressa, Croydon, CR

"Even though expensive getting an extra income as rent." ...Mrs Trissa, Ealing, W5

"Never thought that nice would be cute and great feeling to sit in the loft." ...Mrs Emily,Enfield, N13

"Its the fun activities for my children. They are always in the loft." ...Mrs Mathew, Finchley N3 N2

"Never know how great it was. Thanks for my loft conversion." ...Mr Stephan, Greenwich, SE10

"Getting exited to the completion of the loft coversion project." Mrs julie, Hackney, E5

"Good idea to do the loft conversion on my holidays." Mr. jose, Hammersmith & fulham, W14

"Enjoying in the newely converted room." Mr. Haringey, N11/N22

"Great idea to do the renting business." Mr Simon,Hayes UB3/ UB4

"Not very expensive as I thought." ...Mrs Christy, Hounslow, W3

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"I think its the best time to do loft conversions before the price goes up." ...Mrs Betty, Kensington, SW7

"Loft coversion is the best idea to invest money. Quite happy with my loft conversions." ...Mr. Christina, Chelsea, SW3

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"Worth for the price." ...Mrs Dipsy, Newham, E15

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"Its like a new house in my old house. Thanks for my loft conversion" ...Mr. Helan, putney, SW15

"Our children loved the new room on top. Good work from Central London lofts" ...Mrs Many, Richmond Upon Thames , TW10/11

"I should have done much long before. Many thanks to Central London Lofts" ...Mr. Rossie, Roehampton, SW15

"Fun place to chit chat. Great job by Central London Lofts" ...Mr Jins,Shepherds Bush, W12

"Feel like in the space. Great job and Excellent quality." ...Mrs Sonia, Southwark, SE5

"Thanks for the loft conversion." ...Mrs Dhanya, Fulham

"Best television room is none other than the loft." ...Mr. Jainy, St Pancreas, WC1

"Hardly any inconvenience in doing the loft conversion.” ...Mr. Mareena, Tower Hamlets, NW

"A long cherished dream accomplished by central london loft." ...Mrs Saron, Twickenham, TW1

"Thanks for the artistic touch. Thanks a lot" ...Mrs Bedi, Uxbridge, UB8

"Excellant loft conversion work..............." ...Mrs Chaturvedi, Waltham Forest, E10/11

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Dormer loft conversion

A dormer could be an extension to the existing roof, allowing additional floor space and headroom within the existing loft conversion. Dormers protrude from the roof slope, normally at the rear of the property and can be built in a variety of styles. Internally, a dormer will have a horizontal ceiling and vertical walls compared to the normal diagonal sides of conversion. In those lofts that have limited space or headroom a dormer will provide additional space that can make a conversion more feasible.

Dormers are built in a variety of shapes, including flat, shed, gabled, pedimented, hipped, deck, arched, oval, eyebrow, inset and composite, a type that includes several forms. Flat roof dormers tend to provide the maximum amount of additional internal space although they do not look attractive from outside. Gable fronted and hipped roof dormers look much more attractive but they often do not give much internal space and will cost more to build due the extra complexity.

You will need to be aware that in some areas you may not be allowed to have dormers in your loft conversion. You will need to check with your local planning department to get the rules for your area. If your builder has worked in your area before he will probably be able to give an indication as to what may be allowed.

There are different types of dormer:

Gable Roof Dormers

Not usually needing planning permission and usually the best option with terraced houses, we adapt an existing pitched roof for maximum extra space so you get vertical windows and plenty of extra space plus the extra storage space you get when all the nooks and crannies are made into shelves and cupboards.

Hip Roof Dormer

The hip roof dormer is similar to the gable roof dormer in terms of its general structure but roof design is different. It has three sloping planes that connect to the center ridge beam instead of two. Hip roofs, in general, are a good choice for regions prone to hurricanes or high winds. On the downside, they offer less space as a result of the sloping plane on the front side and are the most complex to construct.

Shed Roof Dormer

The shed roof dormer has a single sloping plane, making it the simplest of all four designs. Another benefit of the shed roof dormer is that it is the most cost-efficient option in comparison to the other three types.

Arched Dormer

The arched roof dormer is the fourth basic type of roof dormer. As the name implies, it has an arched roof. This type also contains the weight-bearing walls as the other three styles. Arched roof dormers give structures a period look because they were popular elements in French architectural design.