Timber frame extensions in Armagh
Armagh homeowners can use us for the whole timber frame extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in ArmaghFrom £18,000 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT61
Guide prices for Armagh
For Armagh we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.86, the factor we use for Northern Ireland. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Armagh: £1,500 to £2,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £18,000 – £22,000 | £21,000 – £27,500 | £26,500 – £35,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £30,000 – £36,500 | £35,000 – £46,000 | £44,500 – £58,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £45,000 – £54,500 | £52,500 – £68,500 | £67,000 – £88,000 |
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Do I need planning permission in Armagh?
In Northern Ireland the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 lets some single-storey rear extensions go ahead without planning permission, up to 3 m on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 m on a detached house, within height and boundary limits. Larger, side and two-storey extensions normally need planning permission from the council, and building control approval is separate.
Homes in conservation areas, areas of townscape character and listed buildings have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
In Northern Ireland building control is run by the councils under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland). We submit full plans or a building notice and book the inspections through to completion.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
Included in a typical project
- Foundations, often lighter than masonry
- Cladding, render or brick slip finish
- Breathable wall build-up with insulation
- Frame design and structural calculations
- Fire and acoustic details where needed
Local to Armagh
Postcode districts we cover around Armagh include BT61. We also work in nearby Portadown (8 miles), Craigavon (11 miles).
Just over the County Down border, Banbridge is about 14 miles away. Northern Ireland's housing ranges from city terraces to large numbers of detached houses and bungalows on rural plots, many in render, where single-storey extensions fit easily.
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
We visit your Armagh home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a timber frame extension in Armagh
How long does a timber frame extension take to build in Armagh?
On site, typically 8 to 14 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of Armagh?
Yes. We cover Armagh and the surrounding parts of County Armagh. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Armagh?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Does a timber frame extension need planning permission?
The same planning rules apply as for any extension. If the cladding looks different from the house, permitted development’s matching-materials condition may mean an application is needed.
Is timber frame cheaper than brick?
It is similar overall. The frame can save time on site, but the cladding choice has a big effect on cost. Our guide range is about £1,500 to £2,920 per m² including VAT.
Book a free site visit in Armagh
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.