Home office extensions in Shrewsbury
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build home office extensions in Shrewsbury and the surrounding Shropshire area.
- Guide price in ShrewsburyFrom £15,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–12 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSY1, SY2, SY3
What should I budget for a home office extension in Shrewsbury?
For Shrewsbury we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.97, the factor we use for West Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Shrewsbury: £1,790 to £3,300 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £15,500 – £18,500 | £16,500 – £21,000 | £20,500 – £26,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £19,500 – £23,500 | £22,500 – £29,000 | £28,500 – £36,500 |
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £26,500 – £32,500 | £31,000 – £39,500 | £39,000 – £49,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Local to Shrewsbury
Our survey diary covers Shrewsbury, including SY1, SY2, SY3. The same team covers Wellington (10 miles), Telford (13 miles), Oswestry (16 miles), Market Drayton (18 miles), all within easy reach.
Stafford, in Staffordshire, is roughly 27 miles from Shrewsbury and also on our list. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Planning rules that apply in Shrewsbury
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.
The planning position for a specific Shrewsbury address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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 home office extension right for your house?
- People who work from home most of the week
- Homes where a loft or garden room is not practical
- Households that need a second quiet room
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
We visit your Shrewsbury home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Shrewsbury
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Shrewsbury, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a home office extension take to build in Shrewsbury?
On site, typically 8 to 12 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a home office extension in Shrewsbury?
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.
How much does a home office extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,790 to £3,300 per m² including VAT. An 11 m² standard-spec office is typically £22,500 to £29,000 in Shrewsbury.
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 Shrewsbury
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.