Covering West Bromwich
West Bromwich is about 5 miles north-west of Birmingham. We also cover Smethwick (2 miles to the south-east), Tipton and Dudley.
Homes in the West Midlands
Across the West Midlands, terraced and semi-detached houses in red brick are typical, along with post-war estates where garage conversions and side extensions are popular.
What does an upward extension involve?
The first question is whether the existing walls and foundations can carry the extra load, so we start with a structural survey. Then we design either a full first floor or a raised roof with dormers, handle planning or prior approval, and build the new storey while protecting the floor below.
- Structural survey of walls and foundations
- Roof removal and temporary weather protection
- New first-floor structure, walls and roof
How much should I budget for an upward extension?
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 West Bromwich?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
In England, Class AA permitted development allows an extra storey on many detached and semi-detached houses built between July 1948 and October 2018, subject to a prior approval application covering design, neighbours’ amenity and other matters.
What can affect an upward extension?
- The staircase takes space from the ground floor plan.
- Neighbours’ light and privacy are the main planning tests.
From first call to completion
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Your questions answered
Is an upward extension permitted development?
In England, Class AA allows it on many post-1948 houses through a prior approval application. Elsewhere planning permission is needed.
How long does it take?
About 12 to 24 weeks on site.
Do you work in West Bromwich?
Yes. West Bromwich is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Smethwick and Tipton.
Bungalow and upward extensions near West Bromwich
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Smethwick
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Tipton
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Dudley
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Walsall
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in West Bromwich.