Bedroom extensions for homes in Carrickfergus
Our design and build teams take on bedroom extensions in Carrickfergus, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in CarrickfergusFrom £22,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually needs planning permission
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT38
Do I need planning permission in Carrickfergus?
In Northern Ireland the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 lets some single-storey rear extensions go ahead without planning permission, up to 3 m on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 m on a detached house, within height and boundary limits. Larger, side and two-storey extensions normally need planning permission from the council, and building control approval is separate.
In a conservation area or area of townscape character the permitted development rights are more limited, listed homes need listed building consent, and if rights have been removed by a condition, any extension needs an application.
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act. Where work is on or close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing before work starts.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
What is included
- Structure, roof, insulation and finish
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
- En-suite drainage and ventilation design
- Heating extended to the new rooms
- Fire safety: escape windows and smoke alarms to building regulations
How much does a bedroom extension cost in Carrickfergus?
For Carrickfergus we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.86, the factor we use for Northern Ireland. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Carrickfergus: £1,380 to £2,750 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £22,000 – £27,500 | £22,000 – £29,000 | £24,500 – £33,500 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £24,500 – £30,500 | £29,000 – £38,000 | £37,000 – £50,000 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £41,000 – £50,500 | £49,000 – £63,500 | £61,500 – £83,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Covering Carrickfergus
Our survey diary covers Carrickfergus, including BT38. We also work in nearby Newtownabbey (6 miles), Larne (9 miles), Belfast (10 miles), Castlereagh (10 miles).
In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
What happens next
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Bedroom extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Carrickfergus be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. Where work is close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with them in writing.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Carrickfergus, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in Carrickfergus?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
How much does a bedroom extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,380 to £2,750 per m² including VAT. A bedroom with an en-suite of about 18 m² is typically £29,000 to £38,000 at standard spec, depending on whether it is part of a larger two-storey build.
Will a new bedroom need planning permission?
Upstairs additions usually do. Ground-floor rooms may fall within permitted development, depending on size and position.
Book a free site visit in Carrickfergus
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.