Covering Portadown
Our coverage around Portadown (BT62, BT63) also includes Craigavon, Banbridge and Armagh.
Homes in County Armagh
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 is included in an upward extension in Portadown?
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
- Roof removal and temporary weather protection
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
How much should I budget for an upward extension?
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 |
What approvals does an upward extension need in Northern Ireland?
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 affect an upward extension?
- The staircase takes space from the ground floor plan.
- Neighbours’ light and privacy are the main planning tests.
What happens after I enquire?
- 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.
- 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.
What people ask before starting
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 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 you work in Portadown?
Yes. Portadown is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Craigavon and Banbridge.
Bungalow and upward extensions near Portadown
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Craigavon
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Banbridge
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Armagh
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Dungannon
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Portadown.