Building services in Preston
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 Preston
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £51,500–£73,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Garage conversions | £17,000–£28,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,700 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Porches | £6,000–£15,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for the North West, where labour and materials are typically about 6% below average.
Planning permission in Preston
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 Preston
The North West has many brick terraces and inter-war semis, where kitchen extensions and dormer loft conversions add space without moving.
Projects in Preston (PR0, PR1 and PR11) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property. Preston has a population of around 310,000.
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
Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and 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 Preston
Do you work in Preston?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Preston, including postcodes PR0, PR1 and PR11.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Preston?
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 Preston?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Preston typically costs £45,000–£64,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
How much does an extension cost in Preston?
A single-storey extension in Preston 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.