Hove pitched roof extensions, designed and built
Thinking about a pitched roof extension for your Hove 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 HoveFrom £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 districtsBN1, BN2, BN3, BN41
Planning and approvals in Hove
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.
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.
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).
Covering Hove
We cover Hove and the postcode districts BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41. The same team covers Brighton (1 mile), Portslade (2 miles), Peacehaven (7 miles), Seaford (12 miles), all within easy reach.
Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex, is roughly 5 miles from Hove and also on our list. In the South East, plenty of houses have already been extended once, which makes checking the remaining permitted development allowance an important early step.
Pitched roof extension prices in Hove
Prices below are for Hove, using the South East England factor of ×1.12. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Hove: £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 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
What is included
- Roof windows positioned for light and ventilation
- Roof design matched to the existing pitch and tiles
- Insulation to current building regulations
- Vaulted ceilings or flat ceilings with storage above
- Lead or proprietary flashings to the main wall
From first visit to completion
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Hove
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Hove, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a pitched roof extension take to build in Hove?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Hove?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Hove
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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