Covering Omagh
Alongside Omagh, we also cover Strabane (17 miles to the north-west), Enniskillen and Cookstown.
Homes in County Tyrone
Housing in Northern Ireland mixes terraces in Belfast and Derry with detached houses and bungalows in towns and rural areas, many with room to extend.
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 control applications to the council
- Roof removal and temporary weather protection
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
What is the guide price for an upward extension in Omagh?
Typical ranges for bungalow and upward extensions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 Omagh?
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 should Omagh homeowners check first?
- 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?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- 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.
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.
How long does it take?
About 12 to 24 weeks on site.
Do you work in Omagh?
Yes. Omagh is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Strabane and Enniskillen.
Bungalow and upward extensions near Omagh
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Strabane
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Enniskillen
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Cookstown
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Dungannon
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Omagh.