Covering Grantham
Alongside Grantham, we also cover Newark-on-Trent, Melton Mowbray (14 miles to the south-west) and Oakham.
Homes in the East Midlands
Across the East Midlands you find everything from city terraces to modern estates and stone villages, so the right extension depends a lot on the street and the materials around it.
What do you get with a knock down and rebuild?
Knock down and rebuild means demolishing an existing house and building a new one in its place, often a bungalow or poorly built post-war house replaced by a larger, more efficient home. Because the new house counts as a new dwelling, the build is usually zero-rated for VAT.
- Planning application for the replacement dwelling
- Asbestos survey, demolition notice and service disconnections
- Demolition and site clearance
What is the guide price for a knock down and rebuild in Grantham?
Guide prices for knock down and rebuild, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 |
How is a knock down and rebuild approved in Grantham?
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
This needs full planning permission from the council.
What can change the price or programme?
- 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 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.
- Site visit. We walk the plot or existing house, look at access, levels, services and boundaries, and talk through what could be built.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
What people ask before starting
Do I need planning permission?
Yes, for the replacement dwelling.
How long does it take?
Around 36 to 60 weeks including demolition.
Who deals with the council for a project in Grantham?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Knock down and rebuild in nearby towns
- Knock down and rebuild in Newark-on-Trent
- Knock down and rebuild in Melton Mowbray
- Knock down and rebuild in Oakham
- Knock down and rebuild in West Bridgford
Learn more about knock down and rebuild, or see every project we cover in Grantham.