Building services in Newtownards
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 Newtownards
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,700–£2,500 per m² of floor area |
| Kitchen extensions | £1,950–£2,900 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| 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 |
| Garage conversions | £15,500–£26,000 for a single integral garage |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £3,750–£8,250 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
The guide for Newtownards reflects typical costs in Northern Ireland, roughly 14% below the UK-wide figure.
Planning permission in Newtownards
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 Newtownards
Across Northern Ireland, bungalows and chalet bungalows are common, so loft conversions and rear extensions are popular projects.
Projects in Newtownards (BT22 and BT23) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property. Newtownards has a population of around 29,000.
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
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Newtownards
How much does a loft conversion cost in Newtownards?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Newtownards typically costs £41,500–£58,500 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.
Do you work in Newtownards?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Newtownards, including postcodes BT22 and BT23.
How much does an extension cost in Newtownards?
A single-storey extension in Newtownards 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 Newtownards?
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.