Building services in Bowthorpe
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 Bowthorpe
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,050–£3,050 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,750–£2,650 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,400–£3,600 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Dormer loft conversions | £51,000–£72,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| House renovations | £950–£1,900 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Porches | £7,000–£17,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
The guide for Bowthorpe reflects typical costs in the East of England, roughly 6% above the UK-wide figure.
Planning permission in Bowthorpe
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 Bowthorpe
Many towns in the East of England have estates built since the 1970s, where garage conversions and rear extensions are popular.
From NR5 outwards, we take on projects throughout Bowthorpe and the surrounding parts of Norfolk. Bowthorpe has a population of around 20,000.
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
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions from homeowners in Bowthorpe
How much does an extension cost in Bowthorpe?
A single-storey extension in Bowthorpe typically costs £2,050–£3,050 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,750–£2,650 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.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Bowthorpe?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Bowthorpe typically costs £51,000–£72,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do you work in Bowthorpe?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Bowthorpe, including postcodes NR5.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Bowthorpe?
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.