Covering Ballymena
Ballymena is about 23 miles north-west of Belfast. We also cover Magherafelt (15 miles to the south-west), Ballymoney and Newtownabbey.
Homes in County Antrim
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 do you get with a wraparound extension?
Because it removes two external walls, a wraparound needs careful structural design and a good plan for the corner where the steels meet. We design, apply for any permissions, build and finish the shell, and can fit the kitchen as part of the same contract.
- Design, planning drawings and structural calculations
- Steel frame or goalpost for the corner opening
- Glazing, insulation, plastering and electrics
What will a wraparound extension cost?
Guide prices for wraparound extensions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| Wraparound extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £3,400 to £3,800 per m² |
| Good specification | £3,800 to £4,250 per m² |
| High specification | £4,250 to £4,700 per m² |
Do you need permission for a wraparound extension in Ballymena?
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.
In Northern Ireland permitted development is set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, and small single-storey rear extensions can often go ahead without an application. Building control approval from the council is still needed.
What should Ballymena homeowners check first?
- The corner steel connection is the critical detail and is designed by a structural engineer.
- Roof water from an L-shape needs careful falls and outlets.
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.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- 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.
Wraparound extensions: common questions
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Typically £3,400 to £4,700 per square metre including VAT. Many come in between £85,000 and £120,000 before the kitchen.
How long does a wraparound take?
Around 12 to 18 weeks on site after approvals.
Do you work in Ballymena?
Yes. Ballymena is within our coverage for wraparound extensions, along with nearby Magherafelt and Ballymoney.
Also covering
- Wraparound extensions in Magherafelt
- Wraparound extensions in Ballymoney
- Wraparound extensions in Newtownabbey
- Wraparound extensions in Carrickfergus
Learn more about wraparound extensions, or see every project we cover in Ballymena.