Covering Grays
Our coverage around Grays (RM17) also includes South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford.
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 Grays?
Extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Grays
- Double-storey extensions in Grays
- Side return extensions in Grays
- Wraparound extensions in Grays
- Kitchen extensions in Grays
- Orangeries in Grays
- Porches in Grays
- Garden annexes in Grays
Lofts and upward extensions
- Loft conversions in Grays
- Dormer loft conversions in Grays
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Grays
- Mansard loft conversions in Grays
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Grays
Conversions
- Garage conversions in Grays
- Basement and cellar conversions in Grays
- House-to-flat conversions in Grays
New builds and renovation
- New-build homes in Grays
- Knock down and rebuild in Grays
- House renovations in Grays
- Structural alterations in Grays
- Re-roofing in Grays
Design, kitchens and bathrooms
- Architectural design and planning in Grays
- Kitchen installation in Grays
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Grays
How is building work approved in Grays?
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 Grays?
These are UK-wide guide ranges, including VAT where it applies. The price for a project in Grays 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 Grays homeowners
Do you cover Grays?
Yes. We design and build extensions, loft conversions, conversions and new homes in Grays and across Essex.
Do you handle the council paperwork for projects in Grays?
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 Grays?
For most extensions and loft conversions, yes. For whole-house renovations and rebuilds, most people move out for part of the work.