Building projects we take on in County Armagh
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in County Armagh
- Double-storey extensions in County Armagh
- Side extensions in County Armagh
- Side return extensions in County Armagh
- Wraparound extensions in County Armagh
- Kitchen extensions in County Armagh
- Orangeries in County Armagh
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in County Armagh
- Porches in County Armagh
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in County Armagh
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in County Armagh
- Mansard loft conversions in County Armagh
- Rooflight loft conversions in County Armagh
- Bungalow loft conversions in County Armagh
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in County Armagh
- Basement conversions in County Armagh
- Barn conversions in County Armagh
- Garden annexes in County Armagh
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in County Armagh
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,700–£2,500 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,400–£2,150 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £41,500–£58,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £15,500–£26,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £750–£1,550 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| New build homes | £1,700–£2,750 per m² of floor area (build cost) |
Prices across Northern Ireland are typically 14% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for County Armagh.
Planning and building control in County Armagh
In Northern Ireland the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 allows single-storey rear extensions of up to 3 metres on attached houses and 4 metres on detached houses, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary. Houses with removed rights need planning permission, listed buildings need consent, and in conservation areas extensions must stay single-storey and must not come forward of the front or side walls.
In Northern Ireland a rear dormer can be permitted development if it does not face a road, sits no higher than the ridge and is set back at least 0.5 metres from the ridge, eaves, party wall and verges. Roof enlargements are not permitted development in conservation areas.
In Northern Ireland building control approval comes from the council, usually through a full plans application or a building notice, with inspections during the work and a completion certificate at the end.
Building in County Armagh
Northern Ireland has many detached and semi-detached homes on generous plots, which suits single-storey rear extensions and garage conversions.
Questions about building in County Armagh
Do you cover all of County Armagh?
Yes. We take on projects across County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown and Armagh.
How much does an extension cost in County Armagh?
A single-storey extension in County Armagh typically costs £1,700–£2,500 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in County Armagh?
In Northern Ireland the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 allows single-storey rear extensions of up to 3 metres on attached houses and 4 metres on detached houses, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary. Houses with removed rights need planning permission, listed buildings need consent, and in conservation areas extensions must stay single-storey and must not come forward of the front or side walls.
Who approves building work in County Armagh?
In Northern Ireland building control approval comes from the council, usually through a full plans application or a building notice, with inspections during the work and a completion certificate at the end.