Building services in Bradford
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 Bradford
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Double-storey extensions | £1,550–£2,300 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £51,000–£72,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Garage conversions | £16,500–£28,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,650 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Porches | £6,000–£15,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,250–£3,150 per m² of floor area |
The guide for Bradford reflects typical costs in Yorkshire and the Humber, roughly 7% below the UK-wide figure.
Planning permission in Bradford
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 Bradford
In Yorkshire, through-terraces and back-to-backs have particular constraints, while semis and detached houses suit larger extensions.
Bradford sits in West Yorkshire, about 8 miles west of Leeds. We cover the whole of Bradford, including postcodes BD1, BD2, BD3 and BD5. Bradford has a population of around 370,000.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Bradford
How much does a loft conversion cost in Bradford?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Bradford typically costs £44,500–£63,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, 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 an extension cost in Bradford?
A single-storey extension in Bradford typically costs £1,800–£2,700 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,550–£2,300 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do you work in Bradford?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Bradford, including postcodes BD1, BD2, BD3 and BD5.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Bradford?
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.