Utility and boot room extensions in Craigavon: design, approvals and build
If you live in Craigavon and want more space without moving, a utility room extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in CraigavonFrom £12,000 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT63, BT64, BT65, BT66
Included in a typical project
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Waste and water connections
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
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.
Covering Craigavon
Our survey diary covers Craigavon, including BT63, BT64, BT65, BT66. The same team covers Portadown (3 miles), Armagh (11 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards County Down, Banbridge is around 8 miles away. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
Planning rules that apply 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.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of NI Water, which we check during design.
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.
What should I budget for a utility room extension in Craigavon?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Craigavon we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Craigavon: £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 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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 utility room extension in Craigavon
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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Craigavon, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Craigavon?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,630 to £3,010 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £12,500. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £15,000 to £19,500 in Craigavon.
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 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.