Utility and boot room extensions in Gloucester
If you live in Gloucester 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 GloucesterFrom £14,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsGL1, GL2, GL3, GL4
Covering Gloucester
Postcode districts we cover around Gloucester include GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4. Nearby, we also take on projects in Cheltenham (7 miles), Stroud (8 miles), Tewkesbury (9 miles), Dursley (13 miles).
For homes towards Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye is around 15 miles away. 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.
Planning and approvals in Gloucester
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What we take care of
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
Guide prices for Gloucester
For Gloucester we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.02, the factor we use for South West England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Gloucester: £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 |
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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
We visit your Gloucester home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about utility room extensions
How long does a utility room extension take to build in Gloucester?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a utility room extension in Gloucester?
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.
Do you cover all of Gloucester?
Yes. We cover Gloucester and the surrounding parts of Gloucestershire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,940 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £14,500. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £18,000 to £23,000 in Gloucester.
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 Gloucester
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.