Building services in Dunstable
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions
- Double-storey extensions
- Side extensions
- Side return extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Orangeries
- Glazed and contemporary extensions
- Porches
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions
- Mansard loft conversions
- Rooflight loft conversions
- Bungalow loft conversions
Garage, basement and barn conversions
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Dunstable
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,050–£3,050 per m² of floor area |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,400–£3,600 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Dormer loft conversions | £51,000–£72,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £58,500–£82,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Garage conversions | £19,000–£32,000 for a single integral garage |
| Orangeries | £2,550–£3,600 per m² of floor area |
The guide for Dunstable reflects typical costs in the East of England, roughly 6% above the UK-wide figure.
Planning permission in Dunstable
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.
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.
About building in Dunstable
Across the East of England, 1930s and post-war semis, newer estates and rural cottages all feature, each with different extension and loft options.
Projects in Dunstable (LU6) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property. Dunstable has a population of around 52,000.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions from homeowners in Dunstable
Do you work in Dunstable?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Dunstable, including postcodes LU6.
Is the home visit free?
Yes. The first visit to discuss your project and measure up for a quote is free, with no obligation.
How much does an extension cost in Dunstable?
A single-storey extension in Dunstable typically costs £2,050–£3,050 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,750–£2,650 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Dunstable?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Dunstable typically costs £51,000–£72,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Dunstable?
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.