Covering Magherafelt
Alongside Magherafelt, we also cover Cookstown, Ballymena (15 miles to the north-east) and Dungannon.
Homes in County Londonderry
Northern Ireland has a high proportion of detached houses and bungalows outside the cities, which often suit side extensions, rear extensions and upward extensions.
What do you get with a garden annexe?
We design annexes as permanent buildings with proper foundations, insulation and services, and we prepare the planning case showing how the annexe will be used as part of the main home. Connections for water, drainage and power are planned from the start.
- Planning and building control applications to the council
- Brick, block or timber-frame structure
- Accessible design options for older relatives
How much does a garden annexe cost in Magherafelt?
Use these ranges to budget for garden annexes; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Garden annexes | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £2,400 to £2,900 per m² |
| Good specification | £2,900 to £3,400 per m² |
| High specification | £3,400 to £3,900 per m² |
Do you need permission for a garden annexe in Magherafelt?
In Northern Ireland the council handles both planning and building control. Permitted development rules are set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, and there is no party wall act, so we agree access and protection with neighbours in writing.
In Northern Ireland an annexe needs planning permission and building control approval.
What can affect a garden annexe?
- A level threshold and wider doors make the annexe suitable for later life.
- Council tax treatment depends on who lives there; check with your council.
What happens after I enquire?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- 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.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Questions about a garden annexe in Magherafelt
How much does a garden annexe cost?
Around £2,400 to £3,900 per square metre including VAT, depending on finish and services.
How long does an annexe take to build?
About 14 to 24 weeks on site after approvals.
How do I get a price for garden annexes in Magherafelt?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Also covering
- Garden annexes in Cookstown
- Garden annexes in Ballymena
- Garden annexes in Dungannon
- Garden annexes in Ballymoney
Learn more about garden annexes, or see every project we cover in Magherafelt.