Covering Craigavon
Craigavon sits 13 miles north-east of Armagh, with Portadown 3 miles to the south-west and Banbridge 8 miles to the south-east.
Homes in County Armagh
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 does an upward extension involve?
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.
- Roof removal and temporary weather protection
- Staircase and changes to the ground floor layout
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
How much does an upward extension cost in Craigavon?
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 |
Do you need permission for an upward extension in Craigavon?
Projects in Northern Ireland need planning clearance from one of the eleven councils and building control approval, also from the council. The Party Wall etc. Act does not extend to Northern Ireland, so work near neighbours is agreed directly and documented carefully.
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.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
What people ask before starting
How much does it cost to add a storey?
Around £2,200 to £3,800 per square metre of new floor including VAT, or £45,000 to £85,000 for a chalet conversion with dormers.
Do we need to move out?
Often for part of the job, while the roof is off and the new floor is formed. We plan this with you.
Who deals with the council for a project in Craigavon?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Also covering
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Portadown
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Banbridge
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Armagh
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Lisburn
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Craigavon.