Covering Barry
Barry is about 7 miles south-west of Cardiff. We also cover Penarth (5 miles to the north-east), Cardiff and Cowbridge.
Homes in South Glamorgan
Housing in Wales ranges from terraced streets in the valleys and older industrial towns to stone-built homes in rural areas and modern estates around the cities.
What do you get with an upward extension?
An upward extension adds a new storey on top of an existing house, most often turning a bungalow into a two-storey or chalet-style home. It can double the floor area without using any of the garden.
- Planning and building regulations checks under Welsh rules
- Structural survey of walls and foundations
- Roof removal and temporary weather protection
How much does an upward extension cost in Barry?
Use these ranges to budget for bungalow and upward extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Bungalow and upward extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Chalet conversion with dormers (total) | £45,000 to £85,000 |
| New first floor, standard specification | £2,200 to £2,800 per m² |
| New first floor, good specification | £2,800 to £3,300 per m² |
| New first floor, high specification | £3,300 to £3,800 per m² |
Planning and building rules in Barry
Welsh projects need planning clearance from the council under Welsh rules, building regulations approval under the Welsh approved documents, and party wall notices where the work affects a neighbour’s wall or foundations.
Adding a storey in Wales needs planning permission.
What can affect an upward extension?
- Some bungalow foundations need strengthening before a storey can be added.
- The house is exposed while the roof is off, so the sequence is planned tightly.
What are the steps?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Bungalow and upward extensions: common questions
Can I add a first floor to my bungalow?
Often yes, if the walls and foundations can carry the load and planning allows. We check the structure first.
How long does it take?
About 12 to 24 weeks on site.
Do you work in Barry?
Yes. Barry is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Penarth and Cardiff.
Other towns nearby
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Penarth
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Cardiff
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Cowbridge
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Whitchurch
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Barry.