Building services in Scarborough
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 Scarborough
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,250–£8,750 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £6,000–£15,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
Building costs in Yorkshire and the Humber run about 7% below the UK average, and the figures for Scarborough are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Scarborough
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 Scarborough
In Yorkshire, through-terraces and back-to-backs have particular constraints, while semis and detached houses suit larger extensions.
Projects in Scarborough (YO11) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property. Scarborough has a population of around 62,000.
How it works
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Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
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Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
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Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
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Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions from homeowners in Scarborough
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Scarborough?
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.
How much does an extension cost in Scarborough?
A single-storey extension in Scarborough typically costs £1,800–£2,700 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,550–£2,300 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do you work in Scarborough?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Scarborough, including postcodes YO11.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Scarborough?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Scarborough typically costs £44,500–£63,000 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.