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I'll get back to you on the sketch. In the meantime, I'll try to describe it. In reference to the pic of the hallway, the stairs have two options. Either I take a slice from the bathroom and come over the stairs in the same direction the current stairs go in. Or, the front bedroom from where the photo was taken can be sliced to arrange the stairs going over the stairs in the opposite direction to the current stairs. The height above the stairs will be helped by the dormer. So, that's the plan. Let me know if you still need a sketch

Hallway

Photo of the current stairs and loft access

Apologies for the delay, have been quite busy with miscellaneous life events. So, I have just measured, the highest part of the roof in the loft gives a standing height of approx 8ft by the chimney. For the rest of the loft, it is 7ft 6 inches. I should clarify, my loft has had the base height raised slightly, so all the floor boards would be on one level on the joists and the measurements are based on top of the new floor boards to the roof. Based upon this height, does the L shape loft conversion dormer sound feasible? For context, my first floor bedroom sizes are: 7ft5 x 9ft7 rear bedroom 1 9ft7 x 13ft rear bedroom 2 11ft x 11ft1 front bedroom Bathroom 5ft8 x 5ft6 (front bathroom) Hallway is L shape 8ft6 x 2ft6 max width of 4ft5 Hope that helps Will welcome any feedback.

Hi, Thanks for the response. I'm unsure about the insulation gap, but I will consult with the guy who did the work. Also, I think he just fastened the timbers to the existing beams. But, I'm not 100% sure. I didn't measure the height. But, the highest point is very high, I don't think I could touch it if I stretched my arms. Would a dormer be equitable to the same height as the highest point of the loft?

Hello, I lived in a 3 bed end terraced property in the west midlands, built around the 1940s. As I work from home, one bedroom is consumed by my office. We have one reception room and a small garden, so it isn't feasible for me to extend downstairs. I am therefore considering a loft conversion. I have had my loft insulated between the rafters and then plasterboarded. We also boarded the floor to maximise storage space. prior to doing this, he reinforced also the beams with new beams adjoining to each of them, but I am not sure exactly what wood they were. But, I remember they spent around 1.5 days very loudly fastening the long bits of wood to the beams already there for more support. But. As he has boarded over the top, I don't know if it's adequate. So, unsure if this would need further reinforcing. The wall to my neighbour is mostly flat, but angles towards the front of the house. The front wall of the house is entirely flat. The side of the house where the alleyway and rear of the property are both angled. So, I was considering, if I got a long side dormer and a rear side dormer, like a L shape, then this in theory should maximise headspace and therefore, maximise the use of the loft. Our first story double bedrooms are 11*11, 9.5*12.5 and 7.5*9.5. we also have a small bathroom on the first floor measuring at 5.5*5.5. all dimensions in feet. The overall loft space internally edge to edge is 16.5ft wide by 24.5ft deep. I hope that's clear. So, my questions are as follows: Is an L shape dormer realistic based on my description? Would I be able to yield a similar amount of space in the loft, or would it be reduced to 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom? Does the floor description sound adequate? I know it'll have to be lifted and checked. But, does it sound about right? How long would a job like this take on average? Costs fluctuate depending on builders and finishing touches, but what would be a realistic range for the cost of a loft conversion with an L shape dormer nowadays? Thanks in advance. I'm no builder, so, if I have missed any important information, please let me know. I have attached pics to help.

This seems like a reasonable deduction that it likely served more of a purpose during construction. Although, why did they leave it in. Was it simply a handy place to affix the aerial or was there more to it. I have shown it to one builder who didn't think that it served much purpose. But, he wasn't 100% what it's actual function was, so we left it in.

I considered this also and may knock on the door to enquire to find out. I am also curious to see what it may be connected to in my neighbours loft space.

Hi, So the left hand side of the picture is in the front of the property. And the wall head on where the remains of the chimney remains are is the wall adjoining to my neighbours home.

I am unfamiliar with the technical terms, so my apologies. I hope the above picture helps to answer your question. The timber in the brick is on my neighbours side and the part in the eaves has no adjoining house. You can see the picture above for the external picture of the roof shape.

I have highlighted the diagonal beam of concern.

I am the end terrace, if its helpful to see the roof externally.

It is quite firm in the brickwork, but the beam itself has some level of flex to it. To give some context, I'm in an end terraced property. The beam that is connected to the brickwork is linked to my neighbours wall and the other side of the beam appears to be connected to the eaves on the side where there is no adjoining home. I would really like to know if it has some function, because it is really annoying to duck underneath. Being bang in the middle means it's a real nuisance.

The antenna was affixed to it, but it just doesn't make sense to have such a fixture to hold the old style antennas.

Hi, Please see these two further pictures that may help to clarify.

Hello, I have a number of wooden items running from side to side in my loft. However, I am unsure if this diagonal beam in the picture attached is doing anything? For context, my very old loft satellite was affixed to it. Now, one side is in the brickwork attached to my neighbours wall and the other side connects to the eaves of my roof. My question is, can I remove it? What function does it serve? And what about the other wooden pieces in the background, can they be removed? I understand there probably is some level of function. But, the main annoyance is the diaognal beam that is floating mid air across the loft. It has some wobble to it when you lean on it, so it doesn't feel that sturdy. any advice is highly appreciated!