Building projects we take on in Tyne and Wear
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Double-storey extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Side extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Side return extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Wraparound extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Kitchen extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Orangeries in Tyne and Wear
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in Tyne and Wear
- Porches in Tyne and Wear
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Mansard loft conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Rooflight loft conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Bungalow loft conversions in Tyne and Wear
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Basement conversions in Tyne and Wear
- Garden annexes in Tyne and Wear
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,750–£2,600 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,500–£2,250 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £43,000–£61,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £16,000–£27,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £800–£1,600 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| New build homes | £1,800–£2,900 per m² of floor area (build cost) |
We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for the North East, where labour and materials are typically about 10% below average.
Planning and building control in Tyne and Wear
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.
In England a rear dormer is often permitted development if the extra roof volume is no more than 40 cubic metres on a terraced house or 50 on other houses, it does not face the road, sits no higher than the ridge and is set back from the eaves, with matching materials and obscure-glazed side windows. Balconies, front dormers and work in conservation areas need planning permission.
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.
Building in Tyne and Wear
The North East has many terraced streets and post-war semis, where rear extensions and loft conversions are popular ways to gain space.
Questions about building in Tyne and Wear
Do you cover all of Tyne and Wear?
Yes. We take on projects across Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead and Washington.
How much does an extension cost in Tyne and Wear?
A single-storey extension in Tyne and Wear typically costs £1,750–£2,600 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in Tyne and Wear?
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.
Who approves building work in Tyne and Wear?
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.