Covering Cambridge
Our coverage around Cambridge (CB5, CB21, CB22) also includes Huntingdon (16 miles to the north-west) and Haverhill.
Homes in the East of England
Housing in the East of England ranges from post-war estates and modern developments to timber-framed and period homes in historic towns, so permitted development checks and conservation controls both feature regularly.
Which projects do we build in Cambridge?
Extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Cambridge
- Double-storey extensions in Cambridge
- Side return extensions in Cambridge
- Wraparound extensions in Cambridge
- Kitchen extensions in Cambridge
- Orangeries in Cambridge
- Porches in Cambridge
- Garden annexes in Cambridge
Lofts and upward extensions
- Loft conversions in Cambridge
- Dormer loft conversions in Cambridge
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Cambridge
- Mansard loft conversions in Cambridge
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Cambridge
Conversions
- Garage conversions in Cambridge
- Basement and cellar conversions in Cambridge
- House-to-flat conversions in Cambridge
New builds and renovation
- New-build homes in Cambridge
- Knock down and rebuild in Cambridge
- House renovations in Cambridge
- Structural alterations in Cambridge
- Re-roofing in Cambridge
Design, kitchens and bathrooms
- Architectural design and planning in Cambridge
- Kitchen installation in Cambridge
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Cambridge
How is building work approved in Cambridge?
Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.
What does a project cost in Cambridge?
These are UK-wide guide ranges, including VAT where it applies. The price for a project in Cambridge is fixed in writing once the design and specification are agreed.
| Project | Typical guide price |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,600 to £4,000 per m² |
| Double-storey extensions | £2,400 to £3,850 per m² |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,600 to £4,000 per m², plus the kitchen |
| Loft conversions | £30,000 to £110,000 |
| Dormer loft conversions | £50,000 to £90,000 |
| Garage conversions | £12,000 to £54,000 |
| House renovations | £600 to £2,800 per m² |
| New-build homes | £2,000 to £3,600 per m² |
Questions from Cambridge homeowners
How do I get a quote in Cambridge?
Use the guide price tool or the form, or call 0800 088 6341. We then arrange a free site visit, and fix the price in writing once the design and specification are agreed.
Do you handle the council paperwork for projects in Cambridge?
Yes. We prepare drawings, deal with planning or permitted development, apply for building control approval and serve party wall notices where they apply.
Can I live at home during a project in Cambridge?
For most extensions and loft conversions, yes. For whole-house renovations and rebuilds, most people move out for part of the work.