Home office extensions across County Londonderry
If you live in County Londonderry and want more space without moving, a home office extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide priceFrom £13,500 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Towns covered4
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in County Londonderry
What is included
- Sound insulation to the adjoining rooms
- Data cabling and plenty of sockets
- Heating or cooling sized for the room
- Window and rooflight placement to avoid screen glare
- Layout for desk, storage and video calls
North-facing glass and rooflights give steadier light for screen work. Where the office faces south, we use deeper reveals or external shading to keep glare and heat down.
Extensions in and around County Londonderry
Towns we cover in County Londonderry include Derry/Londonderry, Coleraine, Limavady, Magherafelt. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
Do I need planning permission in County Londonderry?
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.
Guide prices for County Londonderry
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for County Londonderry we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in County Londonderry: £1,590 to £2,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £13,500 – £16,500 | £14,500 – £19,000 | £18,500 – £23,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £17,500 – £21,000 | £20,000 – £26,000 | £25,500 – £32,500 |
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £23,500 – £28,500 | £27,500 – £35,000 | £34,500 – £44,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Home office extension questions answered
Do I need building regulations approval in County Londonderry?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of County Londonderry?
Yes, across the whole of County Londonderry. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in County Londonderry 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 claim the cost against tax?
Building work on your home is not normally an allowable business expense, and claiming it can have capital gains tax effects. Speak to an accountant before assuming any tax relief.
Is an attached office better than a garden office?
An attached office shares the house heating and broadband, adds floor area to the home, and needs no garden path in the rain. A garden building can be cheaper and quicker but is a separate structure.
Book a free site visit in County Londonderry
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.