Building services in Redditch
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 Redditch
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Double-storey extensions | £1,600–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Garage conversions | £17,500–£29,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,750 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,250–£9,250 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £6,250–£15,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,350–£3,300 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in the West Midlands are close to the UK average, so the figures for Redditch are close to our national guide.
Planning permission in Redditch
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 Redditch
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.
From B97 outwards, we take on projects throughout Redditch and the surrounding parts of Worcestershire. Redditch has a population of around 88,000.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Redditch
Is the home visit free?
Yes. The first visit to discuss your project and measure up for a quote is free, with no obligation.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Redditch?
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.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Redditch?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Redditch typically costs £46,500–£66,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
How much does an extension cost in Redditch?
A single-storey extension in Redditch typically costs £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,600–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do you work in Redditch?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Redditch, including postcodes B97.
