Building projects we take on in the West Midlands
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in the West Midlands
- Double-storey extensions in the West Midlands
- Side extensions in the West Midlands
- Side return extensions in the West Midlands
- Wraparound extensions in the West Midlands
- Kitchen extensions in the West Midlands
- Orangeries in the West Midlands
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in the West Midlands
- Porches in the West Midlands
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in the West Midlands
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in the West Midlands
- Mansard loft conversions in the West Midlands
- Rooflight loft conversions in the West Midlands
- Bungalow loft conversions in the West Midlands
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in the West Midlands
- Basement conversions in the West Midlands
- Garden annexes in the West Midlands
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
- House renovations in the West Midlands
- Structural alterations and knock-throughs in the West Midlands
Design and approvals
Guide prices in the West Midlands
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,600–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £46,500–£66,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £17,500–£29,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,750 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| New build homes | £1,950–£3,100 per m² of floor area (build cost) |
Prices in the West Midlands sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for the West Midlands reflects that.
Planning and building control in the West Midlands
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 the West Midlands
Across the West Midlands, inter-war and post-war semis make up much of the housing, giving good scope for two-storey side extensions and hip-to-gable lofts.
Questions about building in the West Midlands
Do you cover all of the West Midlands?
Yes. We take on projects across the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall.
How much does an extension cost in the West Midlands?
A single-storey extension in the West Midlands typically costs £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in the West Midlands?
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 the West Midlands?
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.