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How do I begin the process of putting a dormer window in along the back of my house?

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.34 PM

Basically, its a 1960s chalet bunglaow type house. At the rear of the builing a dormer window has already been put in for the master bedroom. This leaves quite a large void of approx 3-4ft of voided area behind the bathroom. At the opposite end of the house next to the bathroom a two storey extension was built and due to the chalet bungalow style, has a sloping roof at one end of the room. I would like a dormer window to make the bathroom larger and also to square off the second bedroom next to the bathroom. How do i go about beginning this process? Do i need plans drawn up prior to getting a builder? Or does the builder just pop round have a good old look and quote from this? The building to the right and left of me are of the same build and all have dormer windows across the rear of their properties. I also have a flat roofed conservatory undearneath the area that requires the dormers, is this potentially a massive problem that could halt the process before it all begins? Also i understand the costing maybe how long is a ball of string, as you can't see the property. But does anyone have a rough ball park figure? Sorry if these seem like silly questions, but this is my first home and I am wary of having the wool pulled. Any help would be greatly appreciated.