Building services in Rochdale
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 Rochdale
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,850–£2,750 per m² of floor area |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,100–£3,200 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Dormer loft conversions | £45,000–£64,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £51,500–£73,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,250–£9,000 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £6,000–£15,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for the North West, where labour and materials are typically about 6% below average.
Planning permission in Rochdale
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 Rochdale
The North West has many brick terraces and inter-war semis, where kitchen extensions and dormer loft conversions add space without moving.
Rochdale sits in Greater Manchester, about 10 miles north of Manchester. We cover the whole of Rochdale, including postcodes OL16. Rochdale has a population of around 98,000.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 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 Rochdale
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Rochdale?
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.
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 Rochdale?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Rochdale, including postcodes OL16.
How much does an extension cost in Rochdale?
A single-storey extension in Rochdale typically costs £1,850–£2,750 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,550–£2,350 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Rochdale?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Rochdale typically costs £45,000–£64,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.