Extensions over a garage in Skipton
We design and build over-garage extensions for houses in Skipton, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in SkiptonFrom £22,500 inc VAT
- PlanningHouseholder application needed
- Build time12–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBD23
Planning rules that apply in Skipton
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Covering Skipton
Site visits are available across Skipton (BD23). Nearby, we also take on projects in Harrogate (21 miles), Ripon (23 miles), Northallerton (33 miles), York (40 miles).
Just over the Lancashire border, Colne is about 10 miles away. Yorkshire and the Humber combines stone-built terraces in the Pennine towns with brick semis and newer estates elsewhere, so materials and roof details need matching with care.
What should I budget for an over-garage extension in Skipton?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Skipton we use our Yorkshire and the Humber factor (×0.94). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Skipton: £1,690 to £3,200 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over a single garage 12 m² | £22,500 – £28,000 | £23,500 – £30,500 | £30,000 – £38,500 |
| Over a large single garage 16 m² | £27,000 – £33,500 | £31,500 – £41,000 | £40,500 – £51,500 |
| Over a double garage 24 m² | £40,500 – £50,000 | £47,000 – £61,000 | £60,500 – £77,000 |
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Included in a typical project
- Structural survey of garage walls and foundations
- Insulation, electrics, heating and finish
- Design and householder planning application
- Strengthening or rebuilding the garage walls if needed
- Opening into the existing first floor
- New floor structure, walls and roof
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 happens next
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 Skipton home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Over-garage extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Skipton 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.
How long does an over-garage extension take to build in Skipton?
On site, typically 12 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of Skipton?
Yes. We cover Skipton and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 Skipton
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.