Building services in Sheffield
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 Sheffield
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Double-storey extensions | £1,550–£2,300 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,100–£3,150 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £51,000–£72,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| House renovations | £850–£1,650 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,250–£8,750 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Orangeries | £2,250–£3,150 per m² of floor area |
We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for Yorkshire and the Humber, where labour and materials are typically about 7% below average.
Planning permission in Sheffield
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 Sheffield
In Yorkshire, through-terraces and back-to-backs have particular constraints, while semis and detached houses suit larger extensions.
If your home is in Sheffield or close by in Rotherham, Dronfield and Chapeltown, a free home visit is the first step. Sheffield has a population of around 560,000.
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
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Sheffield
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Sheffield?
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.
How much does an extension cost in Sheffield?
A single-storey extension in Sheffield typically costs £1,800–£2,700 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,550–£2,300 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Sheffield?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Sheffield typically costs £44,500–£63,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do you work in Sheffield?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Sheffield, including postcodes S1, S2, S3 and S4.