Building projects we take on in Gloucestershire
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Gloucestershire
- Double-storey extensions in Gloucestershire
- Side extensions in Gloucestershire
- Side return extensions in Gloucestershire
- Wraparound extensions in Gloucestershire
- Kitchen extensions in Gloucestershire
- Orangeries in Gloucestershire
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in Gloucestershire
- Porches in Gloucestershire
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in Gloucestershire
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Gloucestershire
- Mansard loft conversions in Gloucestershire
- Rooflight loft conversions in Gloucestershire
- Bungalow loft conversions in Gloucestershire
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in Gloucestershire
- Basement conversions in Gloucestershire
- Barn conversions in Gloucestershire
- Garden annexes in Gloucestershire
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Gloucestershire
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,000–£2,950 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,700–£2,550 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £49,000–£69,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £18,500–£30,500 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £900–£1,850 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| New build homes | £2,050–£3,250 per m² of floor area (build cost) |
Building costs in the South West are close to the UK average, so the figures for Gloucestershire are close to our national guide.
Planning and building control in Gloucestershire
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.
In England a rear dormer is often permitted development if the extra roof volume is no more than 40 cubic metres on a terraced house or 50 on other houses, it does not face the road, sits no higher than the ridge and is set back from the eaves, with matching materials and obscure-glazed side windows. Balconies, front dormers and work in conservation areas need planning permission.
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.
Building in Gloucestershire
The South West mixes stone and render cottages with post-war and newer estates, and local materials matter more here when matching an extension.
Questions about building in Gloucestershire
Do you cover all of Gloucestershire?
Yes. We take on projects across Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood and Mangotsfield.
How much does an extension cost in Gloucestershire?
A single-storey extension in Gloucestershire typically costs £2,000–£2,950 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in Gloucestershire?
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.
Who approves building work in Gloucestershire?
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.