Building services in Peterborough
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 Peterborough
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Porches | £7,000–£17,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,550–£3,600 per m² of floor area |
That range is adjusted for the East of England, where domestic building work typically costs around 6% above the national average.
Planning permission in Peterborough
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 Peterborough
Many towns in the East of England have estates built since the 1970s, where garage conversions and rear extensions are popular.
Our Peterborough coverage includes postcode districts PE1, and we also work in nearby places such as Stamford, March and Spalding. Peterborough has a population of around 160,000.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 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
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Peterborough
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Peterborough?
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 Peterborough?
A single-storey extension in Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Peterborough, including postcodes PE1.
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 a loft conversion cost in Peterborough?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Peterborough typically costs £51,000–£72,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.