Building services in Cookstown
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 Cookstown
| 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) |
| Kitchen extensions | £1,950–£2,900 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| 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 |
| Orangeries | £2,050–£2,900 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in Northern Ireland run about 14% below the UK average, and the figures for Cookstown are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Cookstown
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 Cookstown
Northern Ireland has many detached and semi-detached homes on generous plots, which suits single-storey rear extensions and garage conversions.
Projects in Cookstown (BT80) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property. Cookstown has a population of around 11,000.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 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 handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions from homeowners in Cookstown
How much does a loft conversion cost in Cookstown?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Cookstown typically costs £41,500–£58,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
How much does an extension cost in Cookstown?
A single-storey extension in Cookstown 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 you work in Cookstown?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Cookstown, including postcodes BT80.
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 I need planning permission for an extension in Cookstown?
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.