Leominster single-storey extensions, designed and built
Thinking about a single-storey extension for your Leominster 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 LeominsterFrom £20,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsHR6
Will the council need to approve it?
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 Leominster address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
Included in a typical project
- Flat or pitched roof, rooflights or lantern
- Measured survey and design
- Building regulations drawings and structural calculations
- Doors, windows, insulation, plastering and first fix to finish
- Walls, steel beams and the new opening into the house
- Planning route checked and the right approval obtained
What should I budget for a single-storey extension in Leominster?
For Leominster we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.97, the factor we use for West Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Leominster: £1,700 to £3,300 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £20,000 – £24,000 | £23,500 – £30,500 | £30,000 – £40,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £33,500 – £40,000 | £39,500 – £50,500 | £50,000 – £66,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £50,500 – £60,000 | £59,500 – £76,000 | £75,500 – £99,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Extensions in and around Leominster
Postcode districts we cover around Leominster include HR6. Nearby, we also take on projects in Hereford (12 miles), Ledbury (19 miles), Ross-on-Wye (24 miles).
For homes towards Shropshire, Ludlow is around 10 miles away. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
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 produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Single-storey extension questions answered
Who do I contract with for a single-storey extension in Leominster?
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.
Will my neighbours in Leominster 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.
How long does a single-storey extension take to build in Leominster?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Will I need a steel beam?
Almost always. Opening up the rear wall to join the new room to the house needs a beam, usually steel, sized by a structural engineer. It is included in our quotes.
How much does a single-storey extension cost per square metre?
Our guide range is about £1,700 to £3,300 per m² including VAT, depending on specification. A standard-spec 4 m × 5 m room usually lands at £39,500 to £50,500 in Leominster, plus design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Leominster
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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