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Belfast flat roof extensions, designed and built

From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build flat roof extensions in Belfast and the surrounding County Antrim area.

  • Guide price in BelfastFrom £18,000 inc VAT
  • PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
  • Build time10–16 weeks on site
  • Postcode districtsBT1, BT2, BT6, BT7, BT12
Flat roof of an extension with a membrane finish, a roof lantern and flat rooflights

What we take care of

  • Lanterns or rooflights with upstands
  • Membrane choice: single-ply, EPDM or GRP
  • Warm-roof design with insulation above the deck
  • Falls and outlets designed to drain properly

How much does a flat roof extension cost in Belfast?

Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Belfast we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.

Typical rates in Belfast: £1,500 to £2,880 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.

SizeEssentialStandardPremium
3 m × 4 m
12 m²
£18,000 – £21,500£21,000 – £27,000£26,500 – £35,000
4 m × 5 m
20 m²
£30,000 – £35,500£35,000 – £45,000£44,500 – £58,000
5 m × 6 m
30 m²
£45,000 – £53,000£52,500 – £67,500£67,000 – £86,500

Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.

Will the council need to approve it?

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.

Homes in conservation areas, areas of townscape character and listed buildings have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.

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.

Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of NI Water, which we check during design.

Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.

Working in Belfast

Across BT1, BT2, BT6, BT7, BT12, BT13, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Castlereagh (2 miles), Newtownabbey (4 miles), Lisburn (7 miles), Carrickfergus (10 miles).

Just over the County Down border, Newtownards is about 9 miles away. 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.

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.

  1. Free site visit

    A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.

  2. Design and approvals

    We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.

  3. Fixed written price

    With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.

  4. Build and sign-off

    The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.

Flat roof extension questions answered

Will my neighbours in Belfast 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.

Who do I contract with for a flat roof extension in Belfast?

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 Belfast, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.

Are flat roof extensions cheaper?

Usually slightly, because there is less roof structure and no tiles. Our guide range is about £1,500 to £2,880 per m² including VAT.

Can I walk on a flat roof extension?

Only for maintenance unless it is designed as a terrace. A roof terrace or balcony needs planning permission and a different structure.

Book a free site visit in Belfast

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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