Building services in Market Harborough
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 Market Harborough
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kitchen extensions | £2,150–£3,250 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Garage conversions | £17,000–£28,500 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 |
| Porches | £6,250–£15,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,300–£3,250 per m² of floor area |
We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for the East Midlands, where labour and materials are typically about 5% below average.
Planning permission in Market Harborough
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 Market Harborough
The East Midlands has a mix of red-brick terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, so rear extensions and garage conversions are common projects.
From LE16 outwards, we take on projects throughout Market Harborough and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire. Market Harborough has a population of around 25,000.
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
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Market Harborough
How much does a loft conversion cost in Market Harborough?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Market Harborough typically costs £45,500–£64,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, 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.
How much does an extension cost in Market Harborough?
A single-storey extension in Market Harborough typically costs £1,850–£2,750 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,550–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do you work in Market Harborough?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Market Harborough, including postcodes LE16.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Market Harborough?
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.