Building services in Nottingham
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 Nottingham
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,850–£2,750 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,550–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,150–£3,250 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| 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 |
That range is adjusted for the East Midlands, where domestic building work typically costs around 5% below the national average.
Planning permission in Nottingham
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 Nottingham
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 Nottingham or close by in West Bridgford, Arnold and Hucknall, a free home visit is the first step. Nottingham has a population of around 320,000.
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
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Nottingham
Is the home visit free?
Yes. The first visit to discuss your project and measure up for a quote is free, with no obligation.
Do you work in Nottingham?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Nottingham, including postcodes NG1, NG3 and NG7.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Nottingham?
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 a loft conversion cost in Nottingham?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Nottingham typically costs £45,500–£64,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
How much does an extension cost in Nottingham?
A single-storey extension in Nottingham 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.