Building services in North Shields
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 North Shields
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Double-storey extensions | £1,500–£2,250 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,000–£3,050 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| 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 |
| Garage conversions | £16,000–£27,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £800–£1,600 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
Building costs in the North East run about 10% below the UK average, and the figures for North Shields are adjusted to reflect that.
Planning permission in North Shields
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 North Shields
Across the North East, colliery-era terraces and newer estates sit side by side, so the right project depends on the house type.
From NE29 outwards, we take on projects throughout North Shields and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear. North Shields has a population of around 40,000.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 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 North Shields
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 North Shields?
A rear dormer loft conversion in North Shields typically costs £43,000–£61,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Do you work in North Shields?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across North Shields, including postcodes NE29 and NE30.
How much does an extension cost in North Shields?
A single-storey extension in North Shields 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.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in North Shields?
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.