A mansard loft conversion is similar to a box dormer but more traditionally constructed. In effect, it provides your home with an extra storey, giving valuable additional living space to your family. A mansard also features small leaded dormer windows and is well suited to houses within conservation areas.

Installing mansard loft conversions means your loft will have a flat roof, with the back wall (and possibly the front too) tilting inwards at a 70-degree angle. This design offers greater head height than some other styles of extension. A mansard roof loft conversion is suitable for many different property styles, which can include terraced homes as well as semi-detached and detached buildings. It can be finished off with brickwork or slates to complement the style of the rest of the home. In situations where it is possible to build a full roof extension, a front and rear mansard is frequently used.

The style was introduced by French architect Francois Mansard (1598-1666), who is famed for his classical design. It is a premium conversion and typically requires planning permission, as well as building regulations approval, which is needed for all types of loft extension. Tangram Projects can prepare all the design drawings and submit the planning application for you and keep you fully updated throughout.

One of the main reasons for deciding on a mansard extension is the great difference it can make to the home in terms of the space it adds. The installation of windows also means that a lot of light is brought in, making Mansard loft conversions suitable for use as bedrooms, playrooms or a home office. These extensions can incorporate additional bathrooms if you choose, perhaps as an en-suite to go with your brand-new bedroom.

If you are wondering whether a mansard extension would be the right choice for you, Tangram Projects can help. As experts, we can talk through the options with you and help you to decide which design of loft conversion is the best choice for your particular property.

Loft conversion specialists Tangram Projects offers all types of roof extension in the London area, including Hendon NW4, Harlesden NW10, Kensal Green NW10, Kensal Rise NW10, Willesden NW10, Golders Green NW11, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 and North West London. To find out more about our services, take a look around our website and see our range of options. You can rely on us for a conversion perfectly styled to enhance your home.