Covering Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest is about 29 miles west of Carmarthen. We also cover Pembroke Dock (8 miles to the south), Tenby and Cardigan.
Homes in Dyfed
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 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.
- Planning and building regulations checks under Welsh rules
- Structural survey of walls and foundations
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
How much does an upward extension cost in Haverfordwest?
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 Haverfordwest
Planning decisions in Wales are made by the local council, using permitted development rules set by the Welsh Government rather than England’s. Building regulations in Wales have their own approved documents, and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to work on shared walls and boundaries.
Adding a storey in Wales needs planning permission. We prepare the application with drawings showing how the new roofline fits the street.
What should Haverfordwest homeowners check first?
- The staircase takes space from the ground floor plan.
- The house is exposed while the roof is off, so the sequence is planned tightly.
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.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
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.
Can you visit a house in Haverfordwest to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Bungalow and upward extensions near Haverfordwest
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Pembroke Dock
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Tenby
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Cardigan
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Carmarthen
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Haverfordwest.