Temp Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) Probably too expensive but how about investigating the new permitted development rules that allow houses to get an extra storey? Need not be a full extra storey? https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/158/additional_storeysextending_upwards Edited January 30, 2021 by Temp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alex2004 Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Thanks Temp. Yes, that looks so much better and dormer free! I will check it out but fear it will be way over budget and we've nearly finished the inside which would obviously be affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I think if you've just done the inside I'd look at moving ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2004 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 27/01/2021 at 13:59, Iceverge said: For the look you hope to achieve I think you'll be disappointed if you don't change the roof covering too and while you're up there it'd be a shame not to re-insulate Could you post a dimentioned drawing of the facade along with a picture perpendicular to the front and I can try some ideas if I have the spare time. Thanks Iceverge, here are the pictures. I will also post another of what the back of the house looks like now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2004 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 This is the back of the house before and after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 BEFORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Painted Roof tiles, windows and fascia+soffit. Extra couple of meters of Fascia board above door for aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 New Door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Remodelled Porch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Rendered and painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Standing Seam Metal roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 With Black window frames like the rear of the house. I personally think unless you've super slim window frames this isn't as nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2004 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Iceverge said: Standing Seam Metal roof Thanks very much for your pictures Iceverge. I really like the metal roof. Is it costly? Looks smart and modern. The rear windows are standard grey aluminium, just look black in the photos. I’m thinking about a wider porch but squared off like you have it, what do you think about making a feature of it to break up the width of the building? Also, what do you think of the dormer done in white render? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Alex2004 said: Thanks very much for your pictures Iceverge. I really like the metal roof. Is it costly? Looks smart and modern. The rear windows are standard grey aluminium, just look black in the photos. I’m thinking about a wider porch but squared off like you have it, what do you think about making a feature of it to break up the width of the building? Also, what do you think of the dormer done in white render? No Idea, Much pricier than tile paint I'd wager! They paint rooves the time on the continent. I don't think the render do a whole lot for the dormer. It draws attention to the irregularly spaced and sized windows. I did draw a wider porch but given the extra cost involved It didn't add too much to the aesthetics. If I was to spend more cash I'd probably put it towards doing something to break up the vast brown flowerbed /rockery as as well as the paving. If it was me I'd start with a tub of tile paint and PVC paint and see how it went. Edited February 12, 2021 by Iceverge Clarity + additions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2004 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Thanks Iceverge, lots of food for thought here. Your time on this is much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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