Pitched roof extensions for homes in Ashford, Kent
Planning a pitched roof extension in Ashford, Kent? 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 Ashford, KentFrom £24,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTN23, TN24, TN25
Is a pitched roof extension right for your house?
- Conservation-sensitive streets
- Traditional, period and rural houses
- Homeowners who prefer a vaulted ceiling
Covering Ashford, Kent
Across TN23, TN24, TN25, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Faversham (12 miles), Canterbury (13 miles), Folkestone (13 miles), Sittingbourne (15 miles).
Hastings, in East Sussex, is roughly 24 miles from Ashford, Kent and also on our list. Homes across the South East range from Victorian terraces in the older town centres to large detached houses on the edges, so the right extension type varies street by street.
Pitched roof extension prices in Ashford, Kent
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Ashford, Kent we use our South East England factor (×1.12). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Ashford, Kent: £2,070 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £24,500 – £29,000 | £28,500 – £37,000 | £36,500 – £47,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £41,000 – £48,500 | £48,000 – £62,000 | £61,500 – £78,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £62,000 – £72,500 | £72,000 – £92,500 | £92,000 – £118,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning and approvals in Ashford, Kent
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
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).
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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.
Common questions in Ashford, Kent
Do I need building regulations approval in Ashford, Kent?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a pitched roof extension take to build in Ashford, Kent?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Ashford, Kent, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Is a pitched roof better than a flat roof?
Neither is better in all cases. Pitched roofs blend with traditional houses and shed water quickly; flat roofs give more headroom and suit modern designs and lanterns.
How much does a pitched roof extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,070 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, a little more than a flat roof because of the roof structure and tiles.
Book a free site visit in Ashford, Kent
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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