Building services in Oakham
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 Oakham
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kitchen extensions | £2,150–£3,250 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Dormer loft conversions | £45,500–£64,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £17,000–£28,500 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,700 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Porches | £6,250–£15,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,300–£3,250 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in the East Midlands run about 5% below the UK average, and the figures for Oakham are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in Oakham
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 Oakham
In the East Midlands, many estates built since the 1960s have integral garages that convert well into a study or bedroom.
Projects in Oakham (LE15) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property. Oakham has a population of around 11,000.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 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 Oakham
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 Oakham?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Oakham, including postcodes LE15.
How much does an extension cost in Oakham?
A single-storey extension in Oakham 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.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Oakham?
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 Oakham?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Oakham typically costs £45,500–£64,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.