Building projects we take on in Leicestershire
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Leicestershire
- Double-storey extensions in Leicestershire
- Side extensions in Leicestershire
- Side return extensions in Leicestershire
- Wraparound extensions in Leicestershire
- Kitchen extensions in Leicestershire
- Orangeries in Leicestershire
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in Leicestershire
- Porches in Leicestershire
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in Leicestershire
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Leicestershire
- Mansard loft conversions in Leicestershire
- Rooflight loft conversions in Leicestershire
- Bungalow loft conversions in Leicestershire
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in Leicestershire
- Basement conversions in Leicestershire
- Barn conversions in Leicestershire
- Garden annexes in Leicestershire
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Leicestershire
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,850–£2,750 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,550–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £45,500–£64,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £17,000–£28,500 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,700 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| New build homes | £1,900–£3,050 per m² of floor area (build cost) |
That range is adjusted for the East Midlands, where domestic building work typically costs around 5% below the national average.
Planning and building control in Leicestershire
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.
In England a rear dormer is often permitted development if the extra roof volume is no more than 40 cubic metres on a terraced house or 50 on other houses, it does not face the road, sits no higher than the ridge and is set back from the eaves, with matching materials and obscure-glazed side windows. Balconies, front dormers and work in conservation areas need planning permission.
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.
Building in Leicestershire
In the East Midlands, many estates built since the 1960s have integral garages that convert well into a study or bedroom.
Questions about building in Leicestershire
Do you cover all of Leicestershire?
Yes. We take on projects across Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville and Wigston Magna.
How much does an extension cost in Leicestershire?
A single-storey extension in Leicestershire typically costs £1,850–£2,750 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in Leicestershire?
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.
Who approves building work in Leicestershire?
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.