Utility and boot room extensions in Dorset
Our design and build teams take on utility room extensions in Dorset, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide priceFrom £14,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Towns covered9
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Dorset
Extensions in and around Dorset
Towns we cover in Dorset include Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch, Dorchester, Wimborne Minster, Bridport, Ferndown. South West homes range from terraced streets in the cities to stone cottages and bungalows in the countryside, and conservation areas are common in historic centres.
Utility room extension prices in Dorset
These guide figures apply our South West England adjustment (×1.02) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Dorset: £1,940 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £14,000 – £17,000 | £14,000 – £18,000 | £14,000 – £18,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £15,500 – £18,500 | £18,000 – £23,000 | £22,500 – £29,000 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £21,000 – £25,500 | £25,000 – £31,500 | £31,000 – £39,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Planning and approvals in Dorset
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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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 we take care of
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Waste and water connections
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
From first visit to completion
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
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a utility room extension in Dorset
Who do I contract with for a utility room extension in Dorset?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Will my neighbours in Dorset be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Dorset?
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 Dorset
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.