Building services in Nelson
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 Nelson
| 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 |
| Garage conversions | £17,000–£28,000 for a single integral garage |
| 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 |
Prices across the North West are typically 6% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Nelson.
Planning permission in Nelson
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 Nelson
The North West has many brick terraces and inter-war semis, where kitchen extensions and dormer loft conversions add space without moving.
Projects in Nelson (BB9) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property. Nelson has a population of around 29,000.
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 sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Nelson
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Nelson?
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 Nelson?
A single-storey extension in Nelson 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 Nelson?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Nelson typically costs £45,000–£64,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do you work in Nelson?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Nelson, including postcodes BB9.