Building services in Stanley
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 Stanley
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,750–£2,600 per m² of floor area |
| 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 |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,000–£8,500 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £5,750–£14,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,150–£3,050 per m² of floor area |
That range is adjusted for the North East, where domestic building work typically costs around 10% below the national average.
Planning permission in Stanley
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 Stanley
Across the North East, colliery-era terraces and newer estates sit side by side, so the right project depends on the house type.
Stanley sits in County Durham, about 8 miles north-west of Durham. We cover the whole of Stanley, including postcodes DH9. Stanley has a population of around 31,000.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and 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 Stanley
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Stanley?
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.
Do you work in Stanley?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Stanley, including postcodes DH9.
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 Stanley?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Stanley typically costs £43,000–£61,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
How much does an extension cost in Stanley?
A single-storey extension in Stanley 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.