Building services in Wakefield
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 Wakefield
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Prices across Yorkshire and the Humber are typically 7% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Wakefield.
Planning permission in Wakefield
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 Wakefield
Yorkshire and the Humber has stone and brick terraces as well as inter-war and newer estates, so materials matching is an early design question.
Wakefield sits in West Yorkshire, about 8 miles south of Leeds. We cover the whole of Wakefield, including postcodes WF1 and WF90. Wakefield has a population of around 110,000.
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 pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions from homeowners in Wakefield
Do you work in Wakefield?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Wakefield, including postcodes WF1 and WF90.
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 Wakefield?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Wakefield typically costs £44,500–£63,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
How much does an extension cost in Wakefield?
A single-storey extension in Wakefield 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 I need planning permission for an extension in Wakefield?
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.