Timber frame extensions in Doncaster
Our design and build teams take on timber frame extensions in Doncaster, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in DoncasterFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDN1, DN2, DN3, DN4, DN5
What should I budget for a timber frame extension in Doncaster?
Prices below are for Doncaster, using the Yorkshire and the Humber factor of ×0.94. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Doncaster: £1,640 to £3,200 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £19,500 – £24,000 | £23,000 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £32,500 – £39,500 | £38,500 – £50,000 | £48,500 – £64,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £49,000 – £59,500 | £57,500 – £75,000 | £73,000 – £96,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Local to Doncaster
Site visits are available across Doncaster (DN1, DN2, DN3, DN4, DN5, DN12). Nearby, we also take on projects in Adwick le Street (4 miles), Rawmarsh (10 miles), Dinnington (11 miles), Rotherham (11 miles).
For homes towards West Yorkshire, South Elmsall is around 8 miles away. 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.
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
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).
What is included
- Fire and acoustic details where needed
- Foundations, often lighter than masonry
- Frame design and structural calculations
- Breathable wall build-up with insulation
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 Doncaster 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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Doncaster
Do you cover all of Doncaster?
Yes. We cover Doncaster and the surrounding parts of South Yorkshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Doncaster?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Doncaster, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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 £1,640 to £3,200 per m² including VAT.
Book a free site visit in Doncaster
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.