Building services in Gateshead
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 Gateshead
| 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 |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £49,500–£70,000 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,000–£8,500 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £5,750–£14,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
The guide for Gateshead reflects typical costs in the North East, roughly 10% below the UK-wide figure.
Planning permission in Gateshead
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 Gateshead
Across the North East, colliery-era terraces and newer estates sit side by side, so the right project depends on the house type.
Gateshead sits in Tyne and Wear. We cover the whole of Gateshead, including postcodes DH98, NE8, NE82 and NE83. Gateshead has a population of around 78,000.
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
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Gateshead
How much does an extension cost in Gateshead?
A single-storey extension in Gateshead typically costs £1,750–£2,600 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,500–£2,250 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.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Gateshead?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Gateshead typically costs £43,000–£61,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do you work in Gateshead?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Gateshead, including postcodes DH98, NE8, NE82 and NE83.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Gateshead?
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.