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How can you replace dormer windows on 1970’s property to change front

2 years ago

I would like to alter front of property to get rid of dormer windows and change roof shape to enable normal room windows

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Daisy England
2 years ago
You need both Planning Regulations and Building Regulations do do this.

I can understand you wanting to do it. We did. Then two of our neighbours did it. A dormer window reduces the space inside because of the cheeks of the dormer style. It was the best thing we did. Go for it.
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2 years ago
Thanks for you comments Daisy! Have you any before and after photos( trying to persuade my partner…
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Daisy England
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I popped outside and did my neighbours who haven’t swapped theirs and then mine which was changed many years ago as it completely altered the whole room. Two of my other neighbours have a slightly different design to mine but offers the same space inside. Image one is my neighbours and image 2 is mine. Hope this helps.
elov
2 years ago
Hi Daisy. Could you give an idea of how much this change cost?

Thanks,

Elaine
Daisy England
2 years ago
Elaine, we did it ourselves as hubby is a builder. At a guess at today’s prices and bearing in mind they have increased considerably in the past couple of years I’d estimate up to £12k-£15k depending where you live.

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