A mansard changes most of one slope, usually the rear, into a near-vertical wall with a shallow roof above it. It is the largest of the conversions we survey, and it is not the right answer for every house.
The survey looks at the existing roof, the rear wall, and how the new structure lands. The quotation names that work before anything is stripped. If a smaller dormer will do the job, we say that.
What is included
- Survey of the rear slope, walls, and loft floor
- Mansard structure and new covering
- Windows in the new wall
- Written quotation before work starts
Questions
01Is a mansard the same as a dormer?
No. A dormer is a box in part of the slope. A mansard rebuilds most of the slope into a steep wall.
02Will you recommend a mansard if a smaller job will do?
No. The survey says which conversion the house can take, including the smaller one.
03Is the survey free?
Yes. Mansard surveys and written quotations are free.
