Side extensions for homes in Rutland
A side extension in Rutland starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide priceFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Towns covered2
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Side extension prices in Rutland
Prices below are for Rutland, using the East Midlands factor of ×0.95. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Rutland: £1,660 to £3,230 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £20,500 – £25,500 | £23,000 – £30,500 | £29,500 – £39,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £29,500 – £36,000 | £35,000 – £45,500 | £44,000 – £58,500 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £39,500 – £48,000 | £46,500 – £60,500 | £59,000 – £78,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Working in Rutland
Towns we cover in Rutland include Oakham, Uppingham. The East Midlands has plenty of inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses with room to extend, alongside Victorian terraces in the towns.
Do I need planning permission in Rutland?
In England a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 m high and no wider than half the width of the original house. Two-storey side extensions, and any side extension on designated land such as a conservation area, need a householder planning application.
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).
Who a side extension suits
- Houses where the rear garden is small
- Detached and semi-detached houses with side land
- Homes needing a utility, study or ground-floor bedroom
Councils often prefer side extensions to sit slightly back from the front of the house with a lower roof, so the original building still reads clearly. We design to those principles from the start to avoid redesigns.
Our process, step by step
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
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 side extensions
Do you cover all of Rutland?
Yes, across the whole of Rutland. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Who do I contract with for a side extension in Rutland?
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 Rutland, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Can I build over my driveway?
Yes, if the foundations work and you keep any parking the council requires. Drains and services under drives are common, so we check before design.
How close to the boundary can I build?
It depends on height. In England, within 2 m of a boundary the eaves must not exceed 3 m under permitted development. Building on the boundary is possible but brings party wall and maintenance access issues we plan for.
Book a free site visit in Rutland
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.