Sheffield side extensions, designed and built
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build side extensions in Sheffield and the surrounding South Yorkshire area.
- Guide price in SheffieldFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsS1, S2, S3, S4, S7
Covering Sheffield
We cover Sheffield and the postcode districts S1, S2, S3, S4, S7, S10. Nearby, we also take on projects in Rotherham (6 miles), Rawmarsh (7 miles), Dinnington (11 miles), Barnsley (12 miles).
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
- Structure, roof tied into the house
- Planning route checked or application made
- Windows, doors and finishes to match
- New openings through the side wall
- Foundations near boundaries and any drains
- Survey, design and street-view drawings
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.
Planning and approvals in Sheffield
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.
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.
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).
How much does a side extension cost in Sheffield?
These guide figures apply our Yorkshire and the Humber adjustment (×0.94) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Sheffield: £1,640 to £3,200 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £20,500 – £25,000 | £23,000 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,500 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £29,500 – £36,000 | £34,500 – £45,000 | £43,500 – £58,000 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £39,000 – £47,500 | £46,000 – £60,000 | £58,500 – £77,000 |
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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
We visit your Sheffield home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
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.
Questions people ask about side extensions
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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Sheffield?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for a side 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.
How much does a side extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,640 to £3,200 per m² including VAT, depending on specification, so a standard 18 m² single-storey side extension lands around £34,500 to £45,000 in Sheffield.
Can I build a side extension without planning permission?
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 planning application.
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.