Bedroom extensions for homes in County Antrim
Planning a bedroom extension in County Antrim? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide priceFrom £22,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually needs planning permission
- Towns covered8
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in County Antrim
Covering County Antrim
Towns we cover in County Antrim include Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne. Northern Ireland's housing ranges from city terraces to large numbers of detached houses and bungalows on rural plots, many in render, where single-storey extensions fit easily.
What should I budget for a bedroom extension in County Antrim?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for County Antrim we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in County Antrim: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Do I need planning permission in County Antrim?
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.
In Northern Ireland building control is run by the councils under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland). We submit full plans or a building notice and book the inspections through to completion.
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 we take care of
- Structure, roof, insulation and finish
- Fire safety: escape windows and smoke alarms to building regulations
- Heating extended to the new rooms
- En-suite drainage and ventilation design
- Planning drawings and application
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
New bedrooms on an upper floor need an escape window or a protected route to the outside under the building regulations. We design the window sizes and stair route to meet that from the outset.
Our process, step by step
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
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in County Antrim
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in County Antrim?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Do you cover all of County Antrim?
Yes, across the whole of County Antrim. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in County Antrim 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.
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 County Antrim
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.