Building services in Frome
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 Frome
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,000–£2,950 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,700–£2,550 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £56,000–£79,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| House renovations | £900–£1,850 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,500–£9,750 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £6,750–£16,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
Building costs in the South West are close to the UK average, so the figures for Frome are close to our national guide.
Planning permission in Frome
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 Frome
The South West mixes stone and render cottages with post-war and newer estates, and local materials matter more here when matching an extension.
If your home is in Frome or close by in Trowbridge, Bath and Melksham, a free home visit is the first step. Frome has a population of around 26,000.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Frome
How much does a loft conversion cost in Frome?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Frome typically costs £49,000–£69,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do you work in Frome?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Frome, including postcodes BA11.
How much does an extension cost in Frome?
A single-storey extension in Frome typically costs £2,000–£2,950 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,700–£2,550 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Frome?
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.
Is the home visit free?
Yes. The first visit to discuss your project and measure up for a quote is free, with no obligation.