Building services in Weston-super-Mare
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 Weston-super-Mare
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,000–£2,950 per m² of floor area |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,300–£3,450 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Garage conversions | £18,500–£30,500 for a single integral garage |
| 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 |
| Orangeries | £2,450–£3,450 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in the South West are close to the UK average, so the figures for Weston-super-Mare are close to our national guide.
Planning permission in Weston-super-Mare
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 Weston-super-Mare
In parts of the South West, protected landscapes and conservation areas shape what can be built, so materials and roof forms are chosen carefully.
Projects in Weston-super-Mare (BS23) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property. Weston-super-Mare has a population of around 83,000.
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
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
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions from homeowners in Weston-super-Mare
How much does an extension cost in Weston-super-Mare?
A single-storey extension in Weston-super-Mare 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.
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 I need planning permission for an extension in Weston-super-Mare?
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.
Do you work in Weston-super-Mare?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Weston-super-Mare, including postcodes BS23.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Weston-super-Mare?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Weston-super-Mare typically costs £49,000–£69,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.