Building services in Walkden
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 Walkden
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Orangeries | £2,250–£3,200 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in the North West run about 6% below the UK average, and the figures for Walkden are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Walkden
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 Walkden
The North West has many brick terraces and inter-war semis, where kitchen extensions and dormer loft conversions add space without moving.
From M28 outwards, we take on projects throughout Walkden and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester. Walkden has a population of around 36,000.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 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 Walkden
Do you work in Walkden?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Walkden, including postcodes M28.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Walkden?
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.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Walkden?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Walkden typically costs £45,000–£64,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
How much does an extension cost in Walkden?
A single-storey extension in Walkden 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.