Building services in Newport
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 Newport
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,800–£2,650 per m² of floor area |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,050–£3,150 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Dormer loft conversions | £44,000–£62,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £50,500–£72,000 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| House renovations | £850–£1,650 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,250–£8,750 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
Building costs in Wales run about 8% below the UK average, and the figures for Newport are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Newport
In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.
Building regulations in Wales are set by the Welsh Government. Approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver, with inspections during the work and a completion certificate at the end.
About building in Newport
Wales has many terraced valley streets, stone cottages and post-war estates, so extension designs are shaped by slopes, materials and local character.
Our Newport coverage includes postcode districts NP10, NP18, NP19 and NP20, and we also work in nearby places such as Risca, Cwmbran and Pontypool. Newport has a population of around 160,000.
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 Newport
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Newport?
In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.
Do you work in Newport?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Newport, including postcodes NP10, NP18, NP19 and NP20.
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 Newport?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Newport typically costs £44,000–£62,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
How much does an extension cost in Newport?
A single-storey extension in Newport typically costs £1,800–£2,650 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,500–£2,300 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.