Extensions over a garage in Kidsgrove
Planning an over-garage extension in Kidsgrove? 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 KidsgroveFrom £23,000 inc VAT
- PlanningHouseholder application needed
- Build time12–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsST7
Local to Kidsgrove
Our survey diary covers Kidsgrove, including ST7. Nearby, we also take on projects in Newcastle-under-Lyme (6 miles), Stoke-on-Trent (6 miles), Longton (8 miles), Leek (9 miles).
The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s and post-war semi-detached houses, which are well suited to rear, side and over-garage extensions, plus Victorian terraces in the older inner areas.
How much does an over-garage extension cost in Kidsgrove?
Prices below are for Kidsgrove, using the West Midlands factor of ×0.97. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Kidsgrove: £1,750 to £3,300 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over a single garage 12 m² | £23,000 – £28,500 | £24,000 – £31,500 | £31,000 – £40,000 |
| Over a large single garage 16 m² | £27,500 – £34,500 | £32,500 – £42,000 | £41,500 – £53,000 |
| Over a double garage 24 m² | £41,500 – £51,500 | £48,500 – £63,000 | £62,500 – £79,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What we take care of
- Strengthening or rebuilding the garage walls if needed
- Opening into the existing first floor
- New floor structure, walls and roof
- Design and householder planning application
- Insulation, electrics, heating and finish
Fitting the new room to the existing landing is the planning puzzle inside the house. We design the connection first, then the roof, so the extension does not end up with awkward steps or a corridor through a bedroom.
Planning rules that apply in Kidsgrove
In England any side extension over one storey, including a room built over a side garage, needs a householder planning application. The fee is £548 from 1 April 2026 and councils aim to decide within 8 weeks.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a 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, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
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
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.
Your questions about an over-garage extension in Kidsgrove
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Kidsgrove, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Kidsgrove?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does an over-garage extension take to build in Kidsgrove?
On site, typically 12 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can my garage take the weight of a room on top?
Some can and some cannot. Many garages have a single-skin wall or shallow foundations. Our structural engineer checks this before we give a fixed price.
Does building over a garage need planning permission?
In England and the rest of the UK, adding a storey over a side garage almost always needs a planning application, because two-storey side extensions are outside permitted development.
Book a free site visit in Kidsgrove
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.