Building a Dormer Bungalow vs Two Storey House

Some self builders – and planning departments – are keen on the look of one-and-a-half storey houses.

Sometimes referred to as storey-and-a-half or chalet/dormer bungalows, as the names imply, these properties feature rooms positioned between the ceiling of the first storey and the roofline, without full-height walls on the upper level. The second storey benefits from either dormers, rooflights or gable ends with windows.

As this is a popular design, we’re comparing the price of what it would cost to build a one-and-a-half storey in comparison to a full two-storey house. Each hypothetical property that we’re costing up has an 150m2 internal floor area. But before we get stuck in to figures, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of a one-and-a-half-storey home.

The positives of dormer bungalows

Planners often prefer a one-and-a-half-storey design because they are less physically imposing than a two-storey building. They are often considered a better fit for rural settings or on plots among bungalows.

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