Timber frame extensions for homes in Dyfed
A timber frame extension in Dyfed starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide priceFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Towns covered6
- Site visitFree, no obligation
How much does a timber frame extension cost in Dyfed?
Prices below are for Dyfed, using the Wales factor of ×0.93. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Dyfed: £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £19,500 – £23,500 | £22,500 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £32,500 – £39,500 | £38,000 – £49,500 | £48,000 – £63,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £48,500 – £59,000 | £57,000 – £74,000 | £72,500 – £95,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Working in Dyfed
Towns we cover in Dyfed include Llanelli, Ammanford, Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Pembroke Dock. Welsh housing ranges from stone terraces in the valleys to render-and-slate houses and modern estates, and the Welsh planning rules differ from England's in several places.
Planning rules that apply in Dyfed
In Wales a single-storey rear extension can usually project up to 4 m beyond the rear wall without a planning application, if it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m and overall height to 4 m within 2 m of a boundary, and covers no more than half the land around the original house. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval scheme.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales as in England: notice must be served before work to a shared wall, building on the boundary, or excavating close to a neighbour's foundations.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
What is included
- Breathable wall build-up with insulation
- Frame design and structural calculations
- Fire and acoustic details where needed
- Foundations, often lighter than masonry
- Cladding, render or brick slip finish
Moisture is the enemy of any timber building. We design ventilated cladding cavities, breather membranes and a proper damp-proof course height, and keep the frame dry during construction.
What happens next
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 Dyfed 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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Your questions about a timber frame extension in Dyfed
Do I need building regulations approval in Dyfed?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Dyfed be involved?
If a planning application 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 timber frame extension take to build in Dyfed?
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 £1,630 to £3,160 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 Dyfed
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.