An L-Shaped Dormer on Poynter Road, Hove

Type	L-shaped dormer
House	Period semi-detached house with a back addition
What we built	Master bedroom in the main dormer, separate bathroom in the L section
Build time	12 to 14 weeks

The brief

Sam wanted a proper master bedroom at the top of the house, with its own bathroom, without losing the character of a period house.

What we did

The house has a narrower back addition behind the main roof, so an L-shaped dormer gave the most space: one dormer across the main roof for the bedroom, and a second over the back addition for the bathroom, joined in an L.

• Custom spindles: we had the spindles machined to match Sam's existing staircase. They weren't in the quote, but the new stairs needed to look right, so we covered the cost ourselves.
• Soundproofing: Sam specified a special acoustic insulation for the new floor, which we fitted to keep the rooms below quiet.

The result

A bright, quiet master suite across the full depth of the house, with the bathroom tucked into the L so the bedroom keeps its full size.

What Sam said

"Not all lofts are equal, and many companies take shortcuts, but you can see the depth of expertise and care in their work."

"Oakwood have been the best value, the highest quality and the most fun to have around." – Sam, Poynter Road, Hove (Google review)