Covering Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is about 10 miles north-west of Darlington. We also cover Newton Aycliffe (5 miles to the south-east), Durham and Darlington.
Homes in the North East
In the North East, terraces, semis and bungalows all offer room to extend, with stone-built villages and conservation areas in parts of County Durham and Northumberland.
Which projects do we build in Bishop Auckland?
Extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Bishop Auckland
- Double-storey extensions in Bishop Auckland
- Side return extensions in Bishop Auckland
- Wraparound extensions in Bishop Auckland
- Kitchen extensions in Bishop Auckland
- Orangeries in Bishop Auckland
- Porches in Bishop Auckland
- Garden annexes in Bishop Auckland
Lofts and upward extensions
- Loft conversions in Bishop Auckland
- Dormer loft conversions in Bishop Auckland
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Bishop Auckland
- Mansard loft conversions in Bishop Auckland
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Bishop Auckland
Conversions
- Garage conversions in Bishop Auckland
- Basement and cellar conversions in Bishop Auckland
- House-to-flat conversions in Bishop Auckland
New builds and renovation
- New-build homes in Bishop Auckland
- Knock down and rebuild in Bishop Auckland
- House renovations in Bishop Auckland
- Structural alterations in Bishop Auckland
- Re-roofing in Bishop Auckland
Design, kitchens and bathrooms
- Architectural design and planning in Bishop Auckland
- Kitchen installation in Bishop Auckland
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Bishop Auckland
How is building work approved in Bishop Auckland?
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 Bishop Auckland?
These are UK-wide guide ranges, including VAT where it applies. The price for a project in Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland homeowners
How do I get a quote in Bishop Auckland?
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 Bishop Auckland?
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 Bishop Auckland?
For most extensions and loft conversions, yes. For whole-house renovations and rebuilds, most people move out for part of the work.