Orangery extensions across Carrickfergus
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build orangery extensions in Carrickfergus and the surrounding County Antrim area.
- Guide price in CarrickfergusFrom £25,500 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT38
Guide prices for Carrickfergus
Prices below are for Carrickfergus, using the Northern Ireland factor of ×0.86. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Carrickfergus: £2,060 to £3,870 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £25,500 – £31,500 | £28,500 – £36,500 | £35,000 – £46,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £33,000 – £40,000 | £38,500 – £48,500 | £46,500 – £62,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £49,500 – £60,000 | £57,500 – £72,500 | £70,000 – £93,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Who an orangery extension suits
- Those who want daylight without overheating
- Homeowners replacing an older conservatory
- Period and detached houses with a garden view
Do I need planning permission in Carrickfergus?
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of NI Water, which we check during design.
In Northern Ireland building control is run by the councils under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland). We submit full plans or a building notice and book the inspections through to completion.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
Extensions in and around Carrickfergus
Postcode districts we cover around Carrickfergus include BT38. The same team covers Newtownabbey (6 miles), Larne (9 miles), Belfast (10 miles), Castlereagh (10 miles), all within easy reach.
In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Carrickfergus
Do you cover all of Carrickfergus?
Yes. We cover Carrickfergus and the surrounding parts of County Antrim. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Carrickfergus, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Who do I contract with for an orangery extension in Carrickfergus?
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 an orangery cost?
Our guide range is about £2,060 to £3,870 per m² including VAT, so a 16 m² standard-spec orangery is typically £38,500 to £48,500 in Carrickfergus.
What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
An orangery has a solid roof perimeter with a central lantern and more solid wall, so it is warmer and more like a room. A conservatory is mostly glass. Building regulations treat a heated orangery joined to the house as an extension.
Book a free site visit in Carrickfergus
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.