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Extensions over a garage for homes in Shropshire

Our design and build teams take on over-garage extensions in Shropshire, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.

  • Guide priceFrom £23,000 inc VAT
  • PlanningHouseholder application needed
  • Towns covered7
  • Site visitFree, no obligation
Detached house with a bedroom extension above the attached garage

When an over-garage extension makes sense

  • Homes where the landing can connect to the new room
  • Families needing a bedroom without losing garden
  • Detached and link-detached houses with an attached garage

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.

What should I budget for an over-garage extension in Shropshire?

Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Shropshire we use our West Midlands factor (×0.97). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.

Typical rates in Shropshire: £1,750 to £3,300 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.

SizeEssentialStandardPremium
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.

Do I need planning permission in Shropshire?

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 Shropshire

Towns we cover in Shropshire include Telford, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Oswestry, Ludlow, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton. 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 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.

  1. Free site visit

    First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.

  2. Design and approvals

    We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.

  3. Fixed written price

    We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.

  4. Build and sign-off

    We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.

Your questions about an over-garage extension in Shropshire

Do you cover all of Shropshire?

Yes, across the whole of Shropshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.

How long does an over-garage extension take to build in Shropshire?

On site, typically 12 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.

Who do I contract with for an over-garage extension in Shropshire?

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.

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.

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 Shropshire

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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