Covering Barnsley
Our coverage around Barnsley (S70) also includes Royston (4 miles to the north) and Chapeltown.
Homes in Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire has a strong mix of stone terraces, red-brick semis and modern estates, plus conservation areas in many historic towns and villages.
What is a single-storey extension?
We design the extension around how you use the house: where the light comes from, how the new room joins the old one, and what happens to the drains and the garden. The structure is built in brick or block to match the house, finished with a flat roof and lantern or a pitched roof, then insulated, plastered and handed back ready to decorate.
- Foundations, drainage and structural steel
- Brickwork, roof, glazing and insulation
- First-fix and second-fix electrics, plastering and making good
What will a single-storey extension cost?
What single-storey extensions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| Single-storey extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £2,600 to £3,000 per m² |
| Good specification | £3,000 to £3,500 per m² |
| High specification | £3,500 to £4,000 per m² |
Do you need permission for a single-storey extension in Barnsley?
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.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often go ahead under permitted development: up to 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached one, no higher than 4 m, with eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary. Deeper extensions, up to 6 m or 8 m, need prior approval from the council first.
What should Barnsley homeowners check first?
- Drains under the footprint may need diverting or a build-over agreement with the water company.
- Large glazed areas need to meet energy rules, which can shape the size of doors and rooflights.
What happens after I enquire?
- 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.
Single-storey extensions: common questions
How much does a single-storey extension cost?
Most single-storey extensions cost about £2,600 to £4,000 per square metre including VAT, depending on specification, glazing and ground conditions. We give a fixed price in writing for the agreed specification after the survey.
Will the brick match?
We source the closest available match for colour, size and texture and agree a sample panel with you before laying.
Do you work in Barnsley?
Yes. Barnsley is within our coverage for single-storey extensions, along with nearby Royston and Chapeltown.
Also covering
- Single-storey extensions in Royston
- Single-storey extensions in Chapeltown
- Single-storey extensions in Wakefield
- Single-storey extensions in Rotherham
Learn more about single-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Barnsley.

