Thinking of adding a dormer to your home’s existing architecture? Adding dormers can accentuate the beauty of your current structure and increase usable square footage in a cramped space. Center Island Contracting’s experienced professionals are familiar with these types of renovation projects on Long Island and can steer you towards getting the most effective and economical use of space. Before making the decision to add a dormer to your home, the following are 5 decisions to make to ensure you’re enhancing both the aesthetic and monetary value of your home.
Dormer Type
There are many types of dormers to choose from, so read our guide to make sure you’re adding the correct type of dormer for your home’s existing architecture. From eyebrow dormers to gable dormers and shed dormers to hip dormers, there are no shortage of options.
Budget
Create a budget for your dormer addition and make sure to include the permits in it. Talk to the professionals at Center Island Contracting to figure out a dormer budget that fits your family’s needs and allow us to take it from there.
Permits
Obtaining permits for your addition might be the most time-consuming part of the renovation process, so leave anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to your timeframe for permits. The cost of permits will depend on the size of your dormers.
Size
There is certainly no standard size for a dormer, they come in all types of sizes to fit into all different home designs. When deciding on the size of your dormer addition, consider the proportionality of your roof. If you’re adding more than one dormer, make sure their sizes are consistent.
Dormer vs. Skylight
Examine the pros and cons of installing a dormer or a skylight. Since you’re installing either option to a room with a slanted roof, you will want the option that is less likely to leak. Skylights are more cost-effective, so if budget is an issue, that’s something to think about.
Our qualified professional home remodeling team can assist you in accomplishing every home improvement task, from small home remodeling projects to historical home extensions! For more information on how we can help you with your home additions, email us or call (631) 465-9765.
