Utility and boot room extensions in County Armagh
A utility room extension in County Armagh 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 £12,000 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Towns covered3
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Extensions in and around County Armagh
Towns we cover in County Armagh include Craigavon, Portadown, Armagh. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
Planning and approvals in County 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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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.
Guide prices for County Armagh
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for County Armagh we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in County Armagh: £1,630 to £3,010 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £12,000 – £14,500 | £12,000 – £15,000 | £12,000 – £15,500 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £13,000 – £15,500 | £15,000 – £19,500 | £19,000 – £24,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £17,500 – £21,500 | £21,000 – £26,500 | £26,000 – £33,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Is a utility room extension right for your house?
- Kitchens that have run out of space for appliances
- Houses with a side passage or small rear corner
- Busy family homes
A good utility works like a back-of-house corridor: in from the garden, boots off, coats on hooks, washing on the way through. We plan the door positions so it doesn't become another room to walk around.
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Utility room extension questions answered
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for County Armagh, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a utility room extension take to build in County Armagh?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in County Armagh?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can a utility have a toilet?
Yes, space permitting. A WC needs drainage and extraction, which we plan into the design.
Does a utility extension need planning permission?
Often not, if it is single storey and within permitted development limits. We check this for your property.
Book a free site visit in County 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.