Covering County Down
We cover County Down, including Bangor, Newtownards, Newry and Banbridge, and the towns around them.
Homes in County Down
Northern Ireland has a high proportion of detached houses and bungalows outside the cities, which often suit side extensions, rear extensions and upward extensions.
What is 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.
- Structural survey of walls and foundations
- Staircase and changes to the ground floor layout
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
What is the guide price for an upward extension in County Down?
Guide prices for bungalow and upward extensions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 |
How is an upward extension approved in County Down?
Northern Ireland projects need planning clearance and building control approval from the local council. We prepare the applications and agree any work near neighbouring property directly with the neighbours.
Adding a storey in Northern Ireland needs planning permission and building control approval.
What can change the price or programme?
- The staircase takes space from the ground floor plan.
- Neighbours’ light and privacy are the main planning tests.
How does the project run?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- 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 County Down?
Yes. County Down is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Bangor and Newtownards.
Bungalow and upward extensions near County Down
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Bangor
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Newtownards
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Newry
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Banbridge
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Holywood
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Downpatrick
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Comber
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in County Down.