Building services in Bishop Auckland
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 Bishop Auckland
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Double-storey extensions | £1,500–£2,250 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £43,000–£61,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £49,500–£70,000 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Garage conversions | £16,000–£27,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £800–£1,600 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,000–£8,500 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for the North East, where labour and materials are typically about 10% below average.
Planning permission in Bishop Auckland
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 Bishop Auckland
Across the North East, colliery-era terraces and newer estates sit side by side, so the right project depends on the house type.
Our Bishop Auckland coverage includes postcode districts DL14, and we also work in nearby places such as Newton Aycliffe, Durham and Darlington. Bishop Auckland has a population of around 26,000.
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 Bishop Auckland
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 Bishop Auckland?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Bishop Auckland, including postcodes DL14.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Bishop Auckland?
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 Bishop Auckland?
A single-storey extension in Bishop Auckland typically costs £1,750–£2,600 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,500–£2,250 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Bishop Auckland?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Bishop Auckland typically costs £43,000–£61,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.