Dormer windows in Berkshire
Berkshire homeowners come to us for dormer windows and dormer loft conversions that are properly detailed at the junctions — because that is where dormers succeed or fail.
Dormers on Berkshire roofs
Because Berkshire is largely Victorian and Edwardian terraces, interwar semi-detached houses and post-war bungalows, the roof pitches and span widths we meet are fairly predictable, and that makes feasibility a quick conversation rather than a guess.
We survey the roof before quoting anything. Ridge height, rafter span, purlin position and the condition of the existing structure decide which dormer forms are possible — and there is no substitute for a tape measure in the loft. The survey is free and carries no obligation.
Planning permission in Berkshire
If the property is in a conservation area or the dormer faces the road, a full planning application is needed. We prepare the drawings and handle the submission either way.
What we do across Berkshire
We would rather tell you at survey that your ridge height will not take what you want than take a deposit and find out in week three.
- New dormers — flat roof, pitched, gable-fronted, hipped, shed, box, L-shaped, eyebrow and cat slide forms
- Full conversions — structure, staircase, insulation, plaster and building control sign-off
- Glazing — uPVC, timber, aluminium, sash and heritage-profile conservation windows
- Cladding and roofing — tile-hung, slate-hung, lead, standing-seam zinc, cedar and GRP
- Repairs — leak tracing, flashing renewal, rot repair and blown unit replacement
Send us the address and roughly what you are hoping to gain, and we will come back with a realistic answer rather than an optimistic one.
Services in Berkshire
Every dormer type, locally
Flat Roof Dormers in Berkshire
The most space-efficient dormer — a flat-topped box that squares off the roof slope.
Learn morePitched Roof Dormers in Berkshire
A miniature pitched roof over the dormer — the traditional, period-correct option.
Learn moreGable-Fronted Dormers in Berkshire
A pitched dormer with a vertical gable face — the classic 'dog-house' front elevation.
Learn moreHipped Roof Dormers in Berkshire
Three sloping faces instead of a gable — softer, and often easier to get past planning.
Learn moreShed Dormers in Berkshire
A single shallow slope running with the main roof — wide, low and understated.
Learn moreFull-Width Rear Dormers in Berkshire
Wall-to-wall across the back of the roof — the biggest gain in usable floor area.
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A rear dormer joined to a second over the outrigger — the Victorian terrace answer.
Learn moreBox Dormers in Berkshire
A simple squared projection — the workhorse dormer for bedrooms and bathrooms.
Learn moreEyebrow Dormers in Berkshire
A curved, brow-like swell in the roof — no cheeks, no vertical faces.
Learn moreCat Slide Dormers in Berkshire
The main roof continues down past the dormer — a soft, cottage-style profile.
Learn moreDormer Loft Conversions in Berkshire
The full job — structure, dormer, stairs, insulation, plaster and building control sign-off.
Learn moreBungalow Dormer Conversions in Berkshire
Turn a bungalow's roof void into a first floor — often doubling the footprint.
Learn moreVelux to Dormer Conversions in Berkshire
Already have rooflights? Convert the slope to a dormer and gain standing height.
Learn moreDormer Window Installation in Berkshire
Supply and fit of the window itself into new or existing dormer openings.
Learn moreDormer Window Replacement in Berkshire
Swap tired, draughty or rotten dormer windows without touching the structure.
Learn moreuPVC Dormer Windows in Berkshire
Low maintenance, well insulated and the most cost-effective frame for a dormer.
Learn moreTimber Dormer Windows in Berkshire
Engineered hardwood or softwood — the right answer on period and listed roofs.
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Thermally broken aluminium — the slimmest frames and the largest possible glass area.
Learn moreSash Dormer Windows in Berkshire
Vertical sliding sashes sized and detailed for a dormer opening.
Learn moreConservation Dormer Windows in Berkshire
Heritage-profile dormers and glazing for conservation areas and listed buildings.
Learn moreDormer Cladding in Berkshire
Re-clad tired dormer cheeks and faces in tile, lead, zinc, timber or GRP.
Learn moreGRP Fibreglass Dormer Roofing in Berkshire
Seamless glass-reinforced polyester on flat dormer tops — no joints, no seams.
Learn moreLead & Zinc Dormer Roofing in Berkshire
Traditional code lead and standing-seam zinc for dormer roofs, cheeks and flashings.
Learn moreDormer Window Repairs in Berkshire
Leaks, rot, failed flashings, blown units and draughts — diagnosed and put right.
Learn moreWhat homeowners say
Judged on the junctions, not the sales pitch
“The survey was the useful bit — he told us the ridge height wouldn't take what we'd been sold elsewhere, and offered a shed dormer instead. Glad we listened.”
— Homeowner, Berkshire“Scaffold went up on the Monday, roof was open and weathertight by the Thursday. No drama, no surprises on the invoice.”
— Homeowner, Berkshire“We'd had two leaks patched by other firms. They traced it to the back gutter in an hour and it hasn't come back since.”
— Homeowner, BerkshireComments shown are representative of feedback received. Verified reviews are being collected from launch.
FAQs
Dormers in Berkshire — FAQs
Is scaffolding included in the price?
Yes. Every quotation we issue includes scaffold design, erection, weekly inspection, hire for the programme and dismantling. Scaffold appearing as an extra afterwards is one of the more common complaints about dormer work, so we price it in from the start.
Can you convert an existing Velux loft to a dormer?
Yes, and it is usually a shorter job than starting from scratch because the floor, staircase and services already exist. We verify the existing floor structure and any previous building control approval first, then cut and form the dormer into the finished room. Expect the room to be out of use for three to five weeks.
Do you work on listed buildings and in conservation areas?
Yes. That work is detail-led: matching sightlines, glazing bar widths, cill projections and cheek finishes to what survives, and specifying timber, lead and natural slate rather than modern equivalents. We prepare the drawings and heritage statement for listed building consent alongside the planning application.
What guarantees do you provide?
Structural work carries a ten-year guarantee, GRP and EPDM flat roofing twenty years, windows ten years on frames and sealed units, and lead and zinc work is covered for workmanship for ten years. You also receive the building control completion certificate, which is the document that actually matters when you sell.
Do dormer windows need to be fire escape windows?
In a loft conversion, at least one window in each habitable room generally needs to meet escape requirements — a clear opening of at least 0.33m², minimum 450mm in both height and width, with the bottom of the opening between 800mm and 1100mm above floor level. We specify the opening lights to meet this as standard.
What happens to my existing loft insulation?
It comes out. Insulation at ceiling-joist level is in the wrong place once the loft is a room — the thermal line moves up to the new roof and dormer build-up. We remove and dispose of the old quilt and insulate the new envelope, which is also what makes the room comfortable to use in August.
Find out what your roof will take
A free measured survey in Berkshire tells you what is achievable, what it needs, and what it costs — before you commit to anything.