Extensions over a garage in Armagh: design, approvals and build
Planning an over-garage extension in Armagh? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in ArmaghFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningPermission from the council needed
- Build time12–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT61
Planning and approvals in Armagh
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.
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 Armagh
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Armagh we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Armagh: £1,550 to £2,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over a single garage 12 m² | £20,500 – £25,500 | £21,500 – £28,000 | £27,500 – £35,500 |
| Over a large single garage 16 m² | £24,500 – £30,500 | £28,500 – £37,500 | £37,000 – £47,000 |
| Over a double garage 24 m² | £37,000 – £45,500 | £43,000 – £56,000 | £55,500 – £70,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What we take care of
- New floor structure, walls and roof
- Opening into the existing first floor
- Insulation, electrics, heating and finish
- Strengthening or rebuilding the garage walls if needed
Covering Armagh
We cover Armagh and the postcode districts BT61. The same team covers Portadown (8 miles), Craigavon (11 miles), all within easy reach.
Banbridge, in County Down, is roughly 14 miles from Armagh and also on our list. 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.
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
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.
Your questions about an over-garage extension in Armagh
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Armagh, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Armagh 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 an over-garage extension in Armagh?
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 room over a garage cost?
Our guide range is about £1,550 to £2,920 per m² including VAT. A single-garage room of about 12 m² usually costs £21,500 to £28,000 at standard spec, more if the garage needs rebuilding.
Can I keep using the garage during the build?
Usually not for parking. The garage roof is removed and the space below is used for access and props for part of the build.
Book a free site visit in Armagh
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.