Bungalow extensions across South Shields
If you live in South Shields and want more space without moving, a bungalow extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in South ShieldsFrom £23,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE29, NE30, NE32, NE33, NE34
How much does a bungalow extension cost in South Shields?
These guide figures apply our North East England adjustment (×0.91) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in South Shields: £1,590 to £3,090 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £23,500 – £29,000 | £27,500 – £36,500 | £35,000 – £46,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £38,000 – £46,000 | £44,500 – £58,000 | £56,500 – £74,500 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £55,500 – £67,000 | £65,000 – £84,500 | £82,500 – £108,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What is included
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Structural survey before any upward extension
- Level thresholds and accessible layouts
- Planning application where needed
Bungalow roofs are often hipped, which makes tying in an extension roof a careful job. We draw the roof junction early because it drives both the look and the cost.
Working in South Shields
Across NE29, NE30, NE32, NE33, NE34, NE35, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Tynemouth (1 mile), North Shields (1 mile), Jarrow (2 miles), Whitley Bay (3 miles).
For homes towards Northumberland, Cramlington is around 9 miles away. Across the North East, houses often have rear yards or modest gardens, so compact, well-lit single-storey extensions make the biggest difference.
Planning rules that apply in South Shields
In England a single-storey extension to a bungalow follows the normal permitted development limits (3 m or 4 m, or 6 m and 8 m through prior approval). Adding a first floor always needs planning permission.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
How the project works
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
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.
Bungalow extension questions answered
Who do I contract with for a bungalow extension in South Shields?
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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for South Shields, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in South Shields be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
How much does a bungalow extension cost?
Our guide range for single-storey work is about £1,590 to £3,090 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
Is it better to extend sideways or upwards?
Sideways and rearwards is usually simpler, cheaper and keeps single-level living. Upwards saves garden but means stairs, more structure and planning permission.
Book a free site visit in South Shields
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.