Building projects we take on in North Yorkshire
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in North Yorkshire
- Double-storey extensions in North Yorkshire
- Side extensions in North Yorkshire
- Side return extensions in North Yorkshire
- Wraparound extensions in North Yorkshire
- Kitchen extensions in North Yorkshire
- Orangeries in North Yorkshire
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in North Yorkshire
- Porches in North Yorkshire
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in North Yorkshire
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in North Yorkshire
- Mansard loft conversions in North Yorkshire
- Rooflight loft conversions in North Yorkshire
- Bungalow loft conversions in North Yorkshire
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in North Yorkshire
- Basement conversions in North Yorkshire
- Barn conversions in North Yorkshire
- Garden annexes in North Yorkshire
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in North Yorkshire
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,800–£2,700 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,550–£2,300 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £44,500–£63,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £16,500–£28,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,650 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| New build homes | £1,850–£3,000 per m² of floor area (build cost) |
Prices across Yorkshire and the Humber are typically 7% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for North Yorkshire.
Planning and building control in North Yorkshire
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 North Yorkshire
In Yorkshire, through-terraces and back-to-backs have particular constraints, while semis and detached houses suit larger extensions.
Questions about building in North Yorkshire
Do you cover all of North Yorkshire?
Yes. We take on projects across North Yorkshire, including York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, Scarborough and Redcar.
How much does an extension cost in North Yorkshire?
A single-storey extension in North Yorkshire typically costs £1,800–£2,700 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in North Yorkshire?
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 North Yorkshire?
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.