Extensions over a garage in Long Eaton
Thinking about an over-garage extension for your Long Eaton home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in Long EatonFrom £22,500 inc VAT
- PlanningHouseholder application needed
- Build time12–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNG10
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 Long Eaton?
For Long Eaton we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.95, the factor we use for East Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Long Eaton: £1,710 to £3,230 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over a single garage 12 m² | £22,500 – £28,000 | £23,500 – £31,000 | £30,500 – £39,000 |
| Over a large single garage 16 m² | £27,000 – £33,500 | £31,500 – £41,500 | £41,000 – £52,000 |
| Over a double garage 24 m² | £41,000 – £50,500 | £47,500 – £62,000 | £61,500 – £78,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
Working in Long Eaton
Across NG10, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Ilkeston (5 miles), Heanor (9 miles), Derby (9 miles), Ripley (11 miles).
Nottingham, in Nottinghamshire, is roughly 6 miles from Long Eaton and also on our list. The East Midlands has plenty of inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses with room to extend, alongside Victorian terraces in the towns.
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 Long Eaton 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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Long Eaton
Do you cover all of Long Eaton?
Yes. We cover Long Eaton and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Long Eaton be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Long Eaton, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
How much does a room over a garage cost?
Our guide range is about £1,710 to £3,230 per m² including VAT. A single-garage room of about 12 m² usually costs £23,500 to £31,000 at standard spec, more if the garage needs rebuilding.
Book a free site visit in Long Eaton
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.