Timber frame extensions for homes in Craigavon
If you live in Craigavon and want more space without moving, a timber frame extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in CraigavonFrom £18,000 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT63, BT64, BT65, BT66
Planning and approvals in Craigavon
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.
The planning position for a specific Craigavon address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act. Where work is on or close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing before work starts.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
Is a timber frame extension right for your house?
- Contemporary designs with timber or board cladding
- Homeowners who want strong energy performance
- Sites where weight or speed matters
Covering Craigavon
We cover Craigavon and the postcode districts BT63, BT64, BT65, BT66. Nearby, we also take on projects in Portadown (3 miles), Armagh (11 miles).
Banbridge, in County Down, is roughly 8 miles from Craigavon and also on our list. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
Guide prices for Craigavon
Prices below are for Craigavon, using the Northern Ireland factor of ×0.86. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Craigavon: £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 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
We visit your Craigavon home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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.
Timber frame extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Craigavon be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. Where work is close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with them in writing.
Do you cover all of Craigavon?
Yes. We cover Craigavon and the surrounding parts of County Armagh. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a timber frame extension take to build in Craigavon?
On site, typically 8 to 14 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Craigavon
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.