Building services in Leighton Buzzard
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 Leighton Buzzard
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Double-storey extensions | £1,750–£2,650 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| 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 |
| Garage conversions | £19,000–£32,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £950–£1,900 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,750–£10,000 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
Building costs in the East of England run about 6% above the UK average, and the figures for Leighton Buzzard are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Leighton Buzzard
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 Leighton Buzzard
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 Leighton Buzzard (LU7) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property. Leighton Buzzard has a population of around 43,000.
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 sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Leighton Buzzard
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Leighton Buzzard?
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.
How much does an extension cost in Leighton Buzzard?
A single-storey extension in Leighton Buzzard 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.
Do you work in Leighton Buzzard?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Leighton Buzzard, including postcodes LU7.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Leighton Buzzard?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Leighton Buzzard typically costs £51,000–£72,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Is the home visit free?
Yes. The first visit to discuss your project and measure up for a quote is free, with no obligation.