Building projects we take on in West Yorkshire
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in West Yorkshire
- Double-storey extensions in West Yorkshire
- Side extensions in West Yorkshire
- Side return extensions in West Yorkshire
- Wraparound extensions in West Yorkshire
- Kitchen extensions in West Yorkshire
- Orangeries in West Yorkshire
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in West Yorkshire
- Porches in West Yorkshire
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in West Yorkshire
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in West Yorkshire
- Mansard loft conversions in West Yorkshire
- Rooflight loft conversions in West Yorkshire
- Bungalow loft conversions in West Yorkshire
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in West Yorkshire
- Basement conversions in West Yorkshire
- Barn conversions in West Yorkshire
- Garden annexes in West Yorkshire
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in West Yorkshire
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,800–£2,700 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,550–£2,300 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £44,500–£63,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £16,500–£28,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,650 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| New build homes | £1,850–£3,000 per m² of floor area (build cost) |
We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for Yorkshire and the Humber, where labour and materials are typically about 7% below average.
Planning and building control in West Yorkshire
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 West Yorkshire
In Yorkshire, through-terraces and back-to-backs have particular constraints, while semis and detached houses suit larger extensions.
Questions about building in West Yorkshire
Do you cover all of West Yorkshire?
Yes. We take on projects across West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Halifax.
How much does an extension cost in West Yorkshire?
A single-storey extension in West Yorkshire typically costs £1,800–£2,700 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in West Yorkshire?
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 West Yorkshire?
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.