Building services in Bury St Edmunds
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 Bury St Edmunds
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,050–£3,050 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,750–£2,650 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,400–£3,600 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £58,500–£82,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,750–£10,000 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £7,000–£17,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for the East of England, where labour and materials are typically about 6% above average.
Planning permission in Bury St Edmunds
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 Bury St Edmunds
Many towns in the East of England have estates built since the 1970s, where garage conversions and rear extensions are popular.
We work across Bury St Edmunds and neighbouring areas such as Thetford, Stowmarket and Newmarket. Postcodes we cover in Bury St Edmunds include IP32 and IP33. Bury St Edmunds has a population of around 41,000.
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 Bury St Edmunds
Do you work in Bury St Edmunds?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Bury St Edmunds, including postcodes IP32 and IP33.
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 Bury St Edmunds?
A single-storey extension in Bury St Edmunds typically costs £2,050–£3,050 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,750–£2,650 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Bury St Edmunds?
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 Bury St Edmunds?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Bury St Edmunds typically costs £51,000–£72,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.