Covering Tonypandy
Tonypandy sits 10 miles north-east of Bridgend, with Rhondda 3 miles to the north and Pontypridd 5 miles to the east.
Homes in Mid Glamorgan
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 goes into 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.
- Roof removal and temporary weather protection
- New first-floor structure, walls and roof
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
How much does an upward extension cost in Tonypandy?
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 |
How is an upward extension approved in Tonypandy?
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.
What can change the price or programme?
- Some bungalow foundations need strengthening before a storey can be added.
- The staircase takes space from the ground floor plan.
From first call to completion
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- 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.
Do you work in Tonypandy?
Yes. Tonypandy is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Rhondda and Pontypridd.
Bungalow and upward extensions in nearby towns
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Rhondda
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Pontypridd
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Aberdare
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Maesteg
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Tonypandy.