Covering Newtownards
Newtownards is about 18 miles north of Downpatrick. We also cover Comber (4 miles to the south-west), Bangor and Holywood.
Homes in County Down
Northern Ireland has a high proportion of detached houses and bungalows outside the cities, which often suit side extensions, rear extensions and upward extensions.
What is included in a structural alteration in Newtownards?
We arrange the structural calculations, support the floors and roof above with temporary props while the wall comes out, install the steel on padstones, then encase it for fire protection and make good. Chimney breast removals and new openings in external walls follow the same process.
- Planning and building control applications to the council
- Fire protection and plaster encasement
- Making good floors, walls and ceilings
How much should I budget for a structural alteration?
What structural alterations typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| Structural alterations | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Single load-bearing wall removal with steel | £3,000 to £7,500 |
| Chimney breast removal with support | £1,800 to £4,500 |
| Multiple walls or full open-plan remodel | £8,000 to £20,000 |
Planning and building rules in Newtownards
Northern Ireland projects need planning clearance and building control approval from the local council. We prepare the applications and agree any work near neighbouring property directly with the neighbours.
Internal alterations rarely need planning permission in Northern Ireland, but structural work needs building control approval.
What can change the price or programme?
- The beam size can mean a downstand in the ceiling unless it is set flush within the floor.
- Pipes and cables in the wall need rerouting first.
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.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Your questions answered
How long does it take?
The structural work is usually done in a few days, with one to three weeks including making good.
Can the steel be hidden in the ceiling?
Often it can be set within the floor depth, avoiding a downstand. The engineer confirms what is possible.
Who deals with the council for a project in Newtownards?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Also covering
- Structural alterations in Comber
- Structural alterations in Bangor
- Structural alterations in Holywood
- Structural alterations in Belfast
Learn more about structural alterations, or see every project we cover in Newtownards.