Building services in Brighton
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 Brighton
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,200–£3,250 per m² of floor area |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,500–£3,800 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £61,500–£87,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Garage conversions | £20,000–£33,500 for a single integral garage |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £5,000–£10,500 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Orangeries | £2,700–£3,800 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in the South East run about 12% above the UK average, and the figures for Brighton are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Brighton
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 Brighton
The South East has a broad mix of housing, from Victorian terraces in the towns to post-war semis and newer estates, so extension types vary street by street.
Brighton sits in East Sussex. We cover the whole of Brighton, including postcodes BN2. Brighton has a population of around 280,000.
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
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 Brighton
How much does an extension cost in Brighton?
A single-storey extension in Brighton typically costs £2,200–£3,250 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,850–£2,800 per m² of floor area (both floors), 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.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Brighton?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Brighton typically costs £54,000–£76,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Brighton?
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 Brighton?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Brighton, including postcodes BN2.