Building services in Margate
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 Margate
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,200–£3,250 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,850–£2,800 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,500–£3,800 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| House renovations | £1,000–£2,000 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Porches | £7,250–£18,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,700–£3,800 per m² of floor area |
That range is adjusted for the South East, where domestic building work typically costs around 12% above the national average.
Planning permission in Margate
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 Margate
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.
If your home is in Margate or close by in St Peters, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, a free home visit is the first step. Margate has a population of around 63,000.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Margate
How much does a loft conversion cost in Margate?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Margate 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 Margate?
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 Margate?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Margate, including postcodes CT9.
How much does an extension cost in Margate?
A single-storey extension in Margate 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.