Building services in Portadown
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 Portadown
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £47,500–£67,000 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £3,750–£8,250 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £5,500–£14,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,050–£2,900 per m² of floor area |
That range is adjusted for Northern Ireland, where domestic building work typically costs around 14% below the national average.
Planning permission in Portadown
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 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.
About building in Portadown
Northern Ireland has many detached and semi-detached homes on generous plots, which suits single-storey rear extensions and garage conversions.
We work across Portadown and neighbouring areas such as Craigavon, Banbridge and Armagh. Postcodes we cover in Portadown include BT62 and BT63. Portadown has a population of around 33,000.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Portadown
How much does a loft conversion cost in Portadown?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Portadown typically costs £41,500–£58,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do you work in Portadown?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Portadown, including postcodes BT62 and BT63.
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 Portadown?
A single-storey extension in Portadown typically costs £1,700–£2,500 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,400–£2,150 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Portadown?
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.