Extensions over a garage for homes in Gelligaer
If you live in Gelligaer and want more space without moving, an over-garage extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in GelligaerFrom £22,000 inc VAT
- PlanningAn application to the council is needed
- Build time12–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCF46, CF82
Local to Gelligaer
Postcode districts we cover around Gelligaer include CF46, CF82. We also work in nearby Blackwood (2 miles), Pontypridd (6 miles), Caerphilly (6 miles), Risca (8 miles).
For homes towards Gwent, Ebbw Vale is around 8 miles away. Welsh housing ranges from stone terraces in the valleys to render-and-slate houses and modern estates, and the Welsh planning rules differ from England's in several places.
Planning rules that apply in Gelligaer
In Wales a two-storey side extension must be at least 10.5 m from the side boundary to be permitted development, which few houses can meet, so a planning application to the council is the usual route for a room over a garage.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape or World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
Is an over-garage extension right for your house?
- Homes where the landing can connect to the new room
- Detached and link-detached houses with an attached garage
- Families needing a bedroom without losing garden
How much does an over-garage extension cost in Gelligaer?
For Gelligaer we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.93, the factor we use for Wales. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Gelligaer: £1,670 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over a single garage 12 m² | £22,000 – £27,500 | £23,000 – £30,500 | £30,000 – £38,000 |
| Over a large single garage 16 m² | £26,500 – £33,000 | £31,000 – £40,500 | £40,000 – £51,000 |
| Over a double garage 24 m² | £40,000 – £49,500 | £46,500 – £60,500 | £60,000 – £76,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about over-garage extensions
Who do I contract with for an over-garage extension in Gelligaer?
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 long does an over-garage extension take to build in Gelligaer?
On site, typically 12 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Gelligaer, 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 much does a room over a garage cost?
Our guide range is about £1,670 to £3,160 per m² including VAT. A single-garage room of about 12 m² usually costs £23,000 to £30,500 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 Gelligaer
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.