Building services in Blackpool
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 Blackpool
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,850–£2,750 per m² of floor area |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £51,500–£73,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| House renovations | £850–£1,700 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| 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 |
Prices across the North West are typically 6% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Blackpool.
Planning permission in Blackpool
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 Blackpool
Terraced streets across the North West often suit rear dormers and single-storey kitchen extensions.
Our Blackpool coverage includes postcode districts FY1, and we also work in nearby places such as Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton-Cleveleys and Lytham St Annes. Blackpool has a population of around 150,000.
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
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions from homeowners in Blackpool
Do you work in Blackpool?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Blackpool, including postcodes FY1.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Blackpool?
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 an extension cost in Blackpool?
A single-storey extension in Blackpool 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 Blackpool?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Blackpool typically costs £45,000–£64,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.