Adding dormers to a house

Second Floor Bedroom Dormer by 3-D Contracting Inc.

Traditional Nantucket Dormer - to add to rear shed dormer and/or new one in front

Dormers add both versatility and value to your existing residence. Use this guide to decide if a dormer addition would be the right project for you.

Dear James: I use my dark attic just for storage, but the underside of the gable roof is low. I think adding a dormer would help a lot. What is a good plan to build one? -- Steph T.

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Dormer Additions Add Height and Space to Your #Home- Thinking about adding more space to your #home but not sure where to put it? Consider building up instead of out with a dormer addition. A dormer addition can be big enough to create a room of its own.

Adding a dormer to your roof improves both the interior and exterior of your home. But before installing a dormer, there are a few things to consider to get the best value for your home. Learn more about permits, styles, and cost of adding a new dormer.

The cost to add a dormer to your home is high, but it might be worth it for the added space, light, and style. Let’s break down the pros, cons, and prices.

Keep a Dormer Addition Clean and Dry - Fine Homebuilding

This home had leaky skylights. The customer did not want to replace the skylights but fill in the holes the removal would leave, as a option our representative suggesting adding the Windowed Dormers as to not lose the light and add appeal to the front of the home. The customer loved the idea and decided to move forward with the project.

A dormer house offers many benefits both practically and aesthetically. But that doesn’t mean that they are for you. It can be hard to decide if you want one. Especially, if you don’t know what kind of dormer house you like.

A dormer is a great way to increase cub appeal to your home. Here is a home where we added a dormer to the top of their main roofline to match the front of the garage. For more pics and a breakdown of the process, read about it on our blog:

A shed dormer can be the best way to add space to a one-and-a-half-story house, but you have to get the details right if you want it to be an asset and not an eyesore.

New additions to the family always bring joy and excitement. However, the joy of togetherness under a single roof can also be halted by lack of personal

Inside a mountain retreat that’s equal parts sophisticated and cozy.

Adding a dormer window can be expensive, but if you figure out where you can save, it might be within your budget.