Covering Pitsea
Pitsea is about 12 miles south of Chelmsford. We also cover Basildon (2 miles to the west), South Benfleet and Wickford.
Homes in the East of England
The East of England has a large stock of post-war and modern estate housing alongside period homes in market towns, which makes garage conversions, single-storey extensions and loft conversions popular.
What does a single-storey extension involve?
A single-storey extension adds one level of new floor space to the back or side of a house, usually to open up a kitchen, dining or family room. It is the most common way to gain space without moving, and many can be built without a planning application.
- Measured survey and design drawings
- Building control application and inspections
- First-fix and second-fix electrics, plastering and making good
What will a single-storey extension cost?
Use these ranges to budget for single-storey extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| 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 Pitsea?
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.
What should I think about before starting?
- Large glazed areas need to meet energy rules, which can shape the size of doors and rooflights.
- Kitchens and doors have long lead times, so we order them early.
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.
- 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.
What people ask before starting
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.
Can we stay in the house during the build?
Usually yes. We keep the existing house closed off from the works until the knock-through near the end, and agree a temporary kitchen set-up with you if the kitchen is affected.
Do you work in Pitsea?
Yes. Pitsea is within our coverage for single-storey extensions, along with nearby Basildon and South Benfleet.
Other towns nearby
- Single-storey extensions in Basildon
- Single-storey extensions in South Benfleet
- Single-storey extensions in Wickford
- Single-storey extensions in Canvey Island
Learn more about single-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Pitsea.