Pitched roof extensions in Dunstable
Thinking about a pitched roof extension for your Dunstable 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 DunstableFrom £23,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLU4, LU5, LU6
Pitched roof extension prices in Dunstable
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Dunstable we use our East of England factor (×1.06). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Dunstable: £1,960 to £3,710 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £23,500 – £27,500 | £27,000 – £35,000 | £34,500 – £45,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £39,000 – £46,000 | £45,500 – £58,500 | £58,000 – £74,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £58,500 – £68,500 | £68,000 – £87,500 | £87,000 – £111,500 |
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Working in Dunstable
Postcode districts we cover around Dunstable include LU4, LU5, LU6. Nearby, we also take on projects in Luton (5 miles), Leighton Buzzard (6 miles), Ampthill (10 miles), Kempston (16 miles).
For homes towards Hertfordshire, Harpenden is around 9 miles away. Across the East of England many houses sit on generous plots, and single-storey and wraparound extensions are a natural fit.
Do I need planning permission in Dunstable?
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.
The planning position for a specific Dunstable address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What we take care of
- Roof windows positioned for light and ventilation
- Lead or proprietary flashings to the main wall
- Vaulted ceilings or flat ceilings with storage above
- Insulation to current building regulations
- Roof design matched to the existing pitch and tiles
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 Dunstable home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Pitched roof extension questions answered
Do you cover all of Dunstable?
Yes. We cover Dunstable and the surrounding parts of Bedfordshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Dunstable 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.
Who do I contract with for a pitched roof extension in Dunstable?
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.
How much does a pitched roof extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,960 to £3,710 per m² including VAT, a little more than a flat roof because of the roof structure and tiles.
Can I have a vaulted ceiling?
Yes. A vaulted ceiling with roof windows is one of the main reasons to choose a pitched roof. It needs insulation between and under the rafters to meet the building regulations.
Book a free site visit in Dunstable
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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