Covering Towcester
Our coverage around Towcester (NN12) also includes Northampton, Buckingham and Brackley.
Homes in the East Midlands
The East Midlands combines red-brick terraces in the cities with a lot of post-war and modern estate housing, so rear extensions, garage conversions and loft conversions are all common.
What is 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
- Foundations, drainage and structural steel
- Brickwork, roof, glazing and insulation
How much should I budget for a single-storey extension?
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 Towcester?
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 can affect a single-storey extension?
- Drains under the footprint may need diverting or a build-over agreement with the water company.
- Kitchens and doors have long lead times, so we order them early.
How does the project run?
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Single-storey extensions: common questions
Do I need planning permission for a single-storey extension?
Often not in England, if the extension stays within permitted development limits: 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached house, and no higher than 4 m. Larger ones need prior approval or a planning application. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules.
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 Towcester?
Yes. Towcester is within our coverage for single-storey extensions, along with nearby Northampton and Buckingham.
Single-storey extensions in nearby towns
- Single-storey extensions in Northampton
- Single-storey extensions in Buckingham
- Single-storey extensions in Brackley
- Single-storey extensions in Daventry
Learn more about single-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Towcester.