Pitched roof extensions for homes in Sheffield
Thinking about a pitched roof extension for your Sheffield 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 SheffieldFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsS1, S2, S3, S4, S7

Guide prices for Sheffield
Prices below are for Sheffield, using the Yorkshire and the Humber factor of ×0.94. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Sheffield: £1,740 to £3,290 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £20,500 – £24,500 | £24,000 – £31,500 | £31,000 – £39,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £34,500 – £40,500 | £40,000 – £52,000 | £51,500 – £66,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £52,000 – £61,000 | £60,500 – £78,000 | £77,500 – £99,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Do I need planning permission in Sheffield?
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 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).
Extensions in and around Sheffield
Across S1, S2, S3, S4, S7, S10, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Rotherham (6 miles), Rawmarsh (7 miles), Dinnington (11 miles), Barnsley (12 miles).
Dronfield, in Derbyshire, is roughly 6 miles from Sheffield and also on our list. 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 we take care of
- Lead or proprietary flashings to the main wall
- Roof design matched to the existing pitch and tiles
- Insulation to current building regulations
- Roof windows positioned for light and ventilation
- Vaulted ceilings or flat ceilings with storage above
Matching tiles is harder than it sounds. We source reclaimed or closest-match tiles where the originals are no longer made and agree samples with you before ordering.
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
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.
Questions people ask about pitched roof extensions
Who do I contract with for a pitched roof extension in Sheffield?
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 I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Sheffield, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Sheffield 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.
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.
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 Sheffield
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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