What kind of homes are in Tyne and Wear?
Housing across the North East ranges from colliery terraces and Tyneside flats to suburban semis and modern estates, each with different options for extending.
How are projects approved in Tyne and Wear?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do we cover?
- Felling
- Gateshead
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Jarrow
- Newburn
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Shields
- South Shields
- Sunderland
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Washington
- Whitley Bay
What can we build in Tyne and Wear?
Extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Double-storey extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Side return extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Wraparound extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Kitchen extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Orangeries in Tyne and Wear
- Porches in Tyne and Wear
- Garden annexes in Tyne and Wear
Lofts and upward extensions
- Loft conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Dormer loft conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Mansard loft conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Tyne and Wear
Conversions
- Garage conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Basement and cellar conversions in Tyne and Wear
- House-to-flat conversions in Tyne and Wear
New builds and renovation
- New-build homes in Tyne and Wear
- Knock down and rebuild in Tyne and Wear
- House renovations in Tyne and Wear
- Structural alterations in Tyne and Wear
- Re-roofing in Tyne and Wear
Design, kitchens and bathrooms
- Architectural design and planning in Tyne and Wear
- Kitchen installation in Tyne and Wear
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Tyne and Wear
Questions about building work in Tyne and Wear
Which parts of Tyne and Wear do you cover?
We take on projects across Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead and Washington.
How do I get a quote in Tyne and Wear?
Use the guide price tool or the form, or call 0800 088 6341. We then arrange a free site visit to look at the house and talk through options.
Do you handle the council paperwork in Tyne and Wear?
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?
For most extensions and loft conversions, yes. For whole-house renovations and rebuilds, most people move out for part of the work.