Building services in Newtown
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 Newtown
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,800–£2,650 per m² of floor area |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,050–£3,150 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £50,500–£72,000 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Garage conversions | £16,500–£27,500 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,650 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Porches | £6,000–£14,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
Building costs in Wales run about 8% below the UK average, and the figures for Newtown are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Newtown
In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.
Building regulations in Wales are set by the Welsh Government. Approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver, with inspections during the work and a completion certificate at the end.
About building in Newtown
Wales has many terraced valley streets, stone cottages and post-war estates, so extension designs are shaped by slopes, materials and local character.
If your home is in Newtown or close by in Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells and Aberystwyth, a free home visit is the first step. Newtown has a population of around 11,000.
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 fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Newtown
Do you work in Newtown?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Newtown, including postcodes SY16.
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 Newtown?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Newtown typically costs £44,000–£62,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
How much does an extension cost in Newtown?
A single-storey extension in Newtown typically costs £1,800–£2,650 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,500–£2,300 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Newtown?
In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.