Wellingborough flat roof extensions, designed and built
Wellingborough homeowners can use us for the whole flat roof extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in WellingboroughFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNN8, NN29
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Is a flat roof extension right for your house?
- Homeowners who want maximum light from above
- Extensions under first-floor windows where a pitch will not fit
- Modern and 1930s onwards houses
Working in Wellingborough
Across NN8, NN29, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Rushden (4 miles), Kettering (7 miles), Northampton (9 miles), Corby (13 miles).
Bedford, in Bedfordshire, is roughly 15 miles from Wellingborough and also on our list. The East Midlands has plenty of inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses with room to extend, alongside Victorian terraces in the towns.
Flat roof extension prices in Wellingborough
Prices below are for Wellingborough, using the East Midlands factor of ×0.95. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Wellingborough: £1,660 to £3,180 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £19,500 – £23,500 | £23,000 – £30,000 | £29,500 – £38,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £33,000 – £39,000 | £38,500 – £49,500 | £49,000 – £64,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £49,500 – £58,500 | £58,000 – £74,500 | £74,000 – £95,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
From first visit to completion
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
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a flat roof extension in Wellingborough
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Wellingborough, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Wellingborough?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Wellingborough?
Yes. We cover Wellingborough and the surrounding parts of Northamptonshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Are flat roof extensions cheaper?
Usually slightly, because there is less roof structure and no tiles. Our guide range is about £1,660 to £3,180 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 Wellingborough
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.