Covering Cookstown
Cookstown is about 22 miles east of Omagh. We also cover Magherafelt (9 miles to the north-east), Dungannon and Portadown.
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 goes into a knock down and rebuild?
We assess whether rebuilding is better value than extending and renovating, prepare the planning application for the replacement dwelling, manage the demolition notice and asbestos survey, then build the new home. The process runs much like a new build once the old house is cleared.
- Asbestos survey, demolition notice and service disconnections
- Demolition and site clearance
- New foundations, structure and full fit-out
What is the guide price for a knock down and rebuild in Cookstown?
Use these ranges to budget for knock down and rebuild; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Knock down and rebuild | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Demolition and site clearance (total) | £15,000 to £35,000 |
| Rebuild, standard specification (per m²) | £2,100 to £2,600 per m² |
| Rebuild, good specification (per m²) | £2,600 to £3,100 per m² |
| Rebuild, high specification (per m²) | £3,100 to £3,700 per m² |
Planning and building rules in Cookstown
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.
This needs full planning permission from the council in Northern Ireland, plus building control approval.
What can affect a knock down and rebuild?
- Planning policy on replacement dwellings varies, especially in green belt and countryside.
- Asbestos is common in post-war houses and must be removed by licensed contractors where required.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Site visit. We walk the plot or existing house, look at access, levels, services and boundaries, and talk through what could be built.
- 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.
Your questions answered
Do I need planning permission?
Yes, for the replacement dwelling.
How long does it take?
Around 36 to 60 weeks including demolition.
Do you work in Cookstown?
Yes. Cookstown is within our coverage for knock down and rebuild, along with nearby Magherafelt and Dungannon.
Knock down and rebuild in nearby towns
- Knock down and rebuild in Magherafelt
- Knock down and rebuild in Dungannon
- Knock down and rebuild in Portadown
- Knock down and rebuild in Craigavon
Learn more about knock down and rebuild, or see every project we cover in Cookstown.