Building services in Wigston Magna
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 Wigston Magna
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £52,000–£74,000 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Garage conversions | £17,000–£28,500 for a single integral garage |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,250–£9,000 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Orangeries | £2,300–£3,250 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in the East Midlands run about 5% below the UK average, and the figures for Wigston Magna are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Wigston Magna
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 Wigston Magna
In the East Midlands, many estates built since the 1960s have integral garages that convert well into a study or bedroom.
If your home is in Wigston Magna or close by in Oadby, Leicester and Earl Shilton, a free home visit is the first step. Wigston Magna has a population of around 37,000.
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 pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and 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 Wigston Magna
How much does a loft conversion cost in Wigston Magna?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Wigston Magna typically costs £45,500–£64,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Wigston Magna?
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.
Do you work in Wigston Magna?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Wigston Magna, including postcodes LE2 and LE18.
How much does an extension cost in Wigston Magna?
A single-storey extension in Wigston Magna 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.
Is the home visit free?
Yes. The first visit to discuss your project and measure up for a quote is free, with no obligation.