Single-storey extensions in Prestwich

Covering Prestwich

Prestwich is about 4 miles north-west of Manchester. We also cover Whitefield (1 miles to the north-west), Radcliffe and Salford.

Homes in the North West

Terraced housing is a defining feature of many North West towns, which brings party walls and narrow access into most projects, with more space to extend on suburban semis.

What goes into a single-storey extension?

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.

Planning or lawful development certificate where needed
Brickwork, roof, glazing and insulation
First-fix and second-fix electrics, plastering and making good

What will a single-storey extension cost?

Guide prices for single-storey extensions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

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

Planning and building rules in Prestwich

In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.

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?

Building on or near a shared boundary usually means serving a party wall notice in England and Wales.
Kitchens and doors have long lead times, so we order them early.

How does the project run?

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Your questions answered

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.

Who deals with the council for a project in Prestwich?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

Single-storey extensions near Prestwich

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