Building services in Swadlincote
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 Swadlincote
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,850–£2,750 per m² of floor area |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,150–£3,250 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| House renovations | £850–£1,700 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,250–£9,000 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £6,250–£15,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,300–£3,250 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in the East Midlands run about 5% below the UK average, and the figures for Swadlincote are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Swadlincote
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 Swadlincote
The East Midlands has a mix of red-brick terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, so rear extensions and garage conversions are common projects.
We work across Swadlincote and neighbouring areas such as Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby. Postcodes we cover in Swadlincote include DE11. Swadlincote has a population of around 35,000.
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 in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Swadlincote
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 Swadlincote?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Swadlincote, including postcodes DE11.
How much does an extension cost in Swadlincote?
A single-storey extension in Swadlincote typically costs £1,850–£2,750 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,550–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Swadlincote?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Swadlincote typically costs £45,500–£64,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Swadlincote?
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.