Building projects we take on in Bedfordshire
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Bedfordshire
- Double-storey extensions in Bedfordshire
- Side extensions in Bedfordshire
- Side return extensions in Bedfordshire
- Wraparound extensions in Bedfordshire
- Kitchen extensions in Bedfordshire
- Orangeries in Bedfordshire
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in Bedfordshire
- Porches in Bedfordshire
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in Bedfordshire
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Bedfordshire
- Mansard loft conversions in Bedfordshire
- Rooflight loft conversions in Bedfordshire
- Bungalow loft conversions in Bedfordshire
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in Bedfordshire
- Basement conversions in Bedfordshire
- Barn conversions in Bedfordshire
- Garden annexes in Bedfordshire
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Bedfordshire
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,050–£3,050 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,750–£2,650 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £51,000–£72,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £19,000–£32,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £950–£1,900 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| New build homes | £2,100–£3,400 per m² of floor area (build cost) |
That range is adjusted for the East of England, where domestic building work typically costs around 6% above the national average.
Planning and building control in Bedfordshire
In England a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: broadly up to 3 metres deep on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary, and covering no more than half the garden. The larger home extension scheme allows up to 6 or 8 metres if you notify the council first and neighbours have a chance to comment. In conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes the larger home extension route, side extensions and cladding are not permitted development. Flats and houses whose rights have been removed need a planning application, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
In England a rear dormer is often permitted development if the extra roof volume is no more than 40 cubic metres on a terraced house or 50 on other houses, it does not face the road, sits no higher than the ridge and is set back from the eaves, with matching materials and obscure-glazed side windows. Balconies, front dormers and work in conservation areas need planning permission.
Building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver. The work is inspected at key stages, such as foundations, drainage and insulation, and a completion certificate is issued at the end.
Building in Bedfordshire
Many towns in the East of England have estates built since the 1970s, where garage conversions and rear extensions are popular.
Questions about building in Bedfordshire
Do you cover all of Bedfordshire?
Yes. We take on projects across Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill.
How much does an extension cost in Bedfordshire?
A single-storey extension in Bedfordshire typically costs £2,050–£3,050 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in Bedfordshire?
In England a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: broadly up to 3 metres deep on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary, and covering no more than half the garden. The larger home extension scheme allows up to 6 or 8 metres if you notify the council first and neighbours have a chance to comment. In conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes the larger home extension route, side extensions and cladding are not permitted development. Flats and houses whose rights have been removed need a planning application, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Who approves building work in Bedfordshire?
Building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver. The work is inspected at key stages, such as foundations, drainage and insulation, and a completion certificate is issued at the end.