Covering Chester
We work in Chester (CH1) and the places around it, including Hawarden, Deeside and Ellesmere Port.
Homes in the North West
Terraced housing is a defining feature of many North West towns, which brings party walls and narrow access into most projects, with more space to extend on suburban semis.
Which projects do we build in Chester?
Extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Chester
- Double-storey extensions in Chester
- Side return extensions in Chester
- Wraparound extensions in Chester
- Kitchen extensions in Chester
- Orangeries in Chester
- Porches in Chester
- Garden annexes in Chester
Lofts and upward extensions
- Loft conversions in Chester
- Dormer loft conversions in Chester
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Chester
- Mansard loft conversions in Chester
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Chester
Conversions
- Garage conversions in Chester
- Basement and cellar conversions in Chester
- House-to-flat conversions in Chester
New builds and renovation
- New-build homes in Chester
- Knock down and rebuild in Chester
- House renovations in Chester
- Structural alterations in Chester
- Re-roofing in Chester
Design, kitchens and bathrooms
- Architectural design and planning in Chester
- Kitchen installation in Chester
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Chester
How is building work approved in Chester?
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 Chester?
These are UK-wide guide ranges, including VAT where it applies. The price for a project in Chester 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 Chester homeowners
How do I get a quote in Chester?
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 Chester?
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 Chester?
For most extensions and loft conversions, yes. For whole-house renovations and rebuilds, most people move out for part of the work.