Single-storey rear extensions in Reigate
Our design and build teams take on single-storey extensions in Reigate, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in ReigateFrom £23,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsRH2
Do I need planning permission in Reigate?
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 Reigate 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).
How much does a single-storey extension cost in Reigate?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Reigate we use our South East England factor (×1.12). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Reigate: £1,960 to £3,810 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £23,500 – £28,000 | £27,500 – £35,000 | £34,500 – £46,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £39,000 – £46,000 | £45,500 – £58,500 | £58,000 – £76,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £58,500 – £69,000 | £68,500 – £87,500 | £87,000 – £114,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Working in Reigate
Our survey diary covers Reigate, including RH2. We also work in nearby Redhill (2 miles), Horley (5 miles), Banstead (6 miles), Caterham (6 miles).
Homes across the South East range from Victorian terraces in the older town centres to large detached houses on the edges, so the right extension type varies street by street.
What is included
- Planning route checked and the right approval obtained
- Foundations, drainage and groundworks
- Doors, windows, insulation, plastering and first fix to finish
- Building regulations drawings and structural calculations
How the project works
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
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Reigate
Do I need building regulations approval in Reigate?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Reigate 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 you cover all of Reigate?
Yes. We cover Reigate and the surrounding parts of Surrey. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 £1,960 to £3,810 per m² including VAT, depending on specification. A standard-spec 4 m × 5 m room usually lands at £45,500 to £58,500 in Reigate, plus design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Reigate
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.