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Dormer loft conversion, Horfield

Location

Horfield

Postcode

BS7

Type

Rear dormer

Rooms

Bedroom · en-suite

Dormer loft conversion, Horfield
High-spec en-suite shower room with blue metro tiles and a walk-in shower in a dormer loft conversion in Horfield, Bristol

A rear dormer conversion that turns the roof of a Horfield terrace into a proper double bedroom with a high-spec en-suite and storage built into every spare inch.

The brief

The owners of a terraced house in Horfield (BS7) wanted to make real use of their loft, a comfortable double bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom, and as much built-in storage as the space could give them.

The challenge

In a standard terrace roof, floor space and headroom are limited and the sloping eaves eat into the room. The trick is squeezing in a full en-suite and generous storage without the bedroom feeling cramped, using the awkward low corners instead of losing them.

What we did

We built a rear dormer to open up the headroom, then fitted the room out properly: a run of built-in wardrobes with hanging rails, shelves and pull-out drawers, plus storage tucked into the eaves and above the stairwell. The en-suite is a high-spec finish, a walk-in shower with blue metro tiles, a vanity unit and shelving set into the eaves for towels, lit by a rooflight over the WC.

The outcome

A bright double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room and more storage than most main bedrooms, all worked out of what used to be empty roof space, reached by a new staircase.

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The finished loft

Double bedroom with a green feature wall, rooflight and armchair in a Horfield dormer loft conversion
Fitted wardrobes running along the wall and eaves of the bedroom in a Horfield dormer loft conversion
Built-in wardrobe with internal shelving beside the dormer window in a Horfield loft conversion
Open fitted wardrobe showing hanging rail, shelves and pull-out drawers in a Horfield dormer loft conversion
Eaves storage cupboards and a pine door beside the rooflight in a Horfield dormer loft conversion
En-suite shower room with blue metro-tiled walk-in shower and dark wood vanity in a Horfield dormer loft conversion
En-suite WC with eaves towel shelving and a rooflight in a Horfield dormer loft conversion
Walk-in shower and vanity beneath a rooflight in the en-suite of a Horfield dormer loft conversion
New carpeted staircase with turned pine newel post up to a Horfield dormer loft conversion
View down the new loft staircase to the landing in a Horfield dormer conversion
Carpeted staircase rising to the new loft rooms in a Horfield dormer conversion
Rear dormer on a terraced house exterior in a Horfield loft conversion, Bristol

Reviews

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  • We used J Vincent Lofts for a kitchen diner extension on our house in Bedminster and couldn’t be happier with the result. Joe was incredibly helpful right from the start and always quick to reply whenever we messaged him with a question or new requirement. We had Ben on-site every day and he was absolutely fantastic; thorough and a pleasure to have around.Being an old-ish 1930s house we uncovered plenty of surprises along the way, and the team took every one of them in their stride. Notably, Joe researched the groundwork that was needed for our specific area and arranged all of that. When any requirements needed changing on the fly they were always accommodating, and importantly they kept us in the loop about any impact on the budget that had been set out at the start. No task was too big, and every trade they brought in was just as thorough and personable.A genuinely great experience from start to finish, super chuffed with the work they did and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable builders in Bristol.

    Simon B. · Google review · 1 week ago

  • We're very pleased with our kitchen extension that Joe and his team completed in May this year.From the start Joe was accomodating with our plans, working around our schedule and needs which included living at the property durring the works. The design included some custom solutions that the team executed brilliantly and to a high standard.We were recommended Joe by a friend and I will continue to recommend as their work ethic, attention to detail and consideration were exactly what we were hoping for!

    Ian S. · Google review · 3 weeks ago

  • Joe and his team have just finished my loft conversion and couldn’t be more pleased 😁My loft conversion is everything I hoped it would be. Joe and his team were really amazing to work with and the quality of workmanship was fab.Very happy bunny 🐰

    Vikki · Google review · 2 months ago

  • We couldn’t be happier that we chose Joe and his team to complete the work on our house. We had a double loft extension which involved reconfiguring the first floor. Joe had a solution for everything to make it all possible. His communication was excellent and his team were friendly, considerate and did an exceptional job. The work has been done to such a high standard and we’re so pleased with the result. If you’re thinking about getting work done on your house, Joe is your man!

    Isabel S. · Google review · 5 months ago

  • Joe and his team did a great job on our loft conversion and 1st floor renovations. Our conversion came with the added complexity of lowering the first-floor ceilings to create enough space for the loft, but Joe took it all in his stride.Throughout the build, Joe was incredibly accommodating when we asked to include additional work, seemingly unfazed by any request and capable of making it a reality. His budgeting and organisation were excellent from start to finish, which no doubt helped us avoid any issues in what was quite an extensive project!It was a pleasure having Joe and his team in our home, they were respectful, hardworking, and clearly took pride in their work. We love the final result; the space has completely transformed our home.We’re planning to renovate our ground floor in the future and wouldn’t hesitate to work with Joe again. Highly recommended.

    Tom K. · Google review · 7 months ago

  • Great team, high quality build and friendly. Considering the length of the job we were apprehensive to have builders in the house whilst heavily pregnant but the team were friendly and respectful. Very happy with the end result!

    Andy M. · Google review · 11 months ago




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