Utility and boot room extensions in Hayes (Hillingdon): design, approvals and build
Our design and build teams take on utility room extensions in Hayes (Hillingdon), from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in Hayes (Hillingdon)From £18,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsUB1, UB2, UB3, UB4, UB7
Local to Hayes (Hillingdon)
We cover Hayes (Hillingdon) and the postcode districts UB1, UB2, UB3, UB4, UB7, UB11. Neighbouring towns we cover include Southall (2 miles), South Ruislip (3 miles), Heston (3 miles), Greenford (3 miles).
In London, space is at a premium and gardens are often short, so side returns, wraparounds and carefully planned rear extensions tend to make the most of every metre.
Included in a typical project
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
- Waste and water connections
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
The planning position for a specific Hayes (Hillingdon) address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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).
How much does a utility room extension cost in Hayes (Hillingdon)?
Prices below are for Hayes (Hillingdon), using the London factor of ×1.3. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Hayes (Hillingdon): £2,470 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £18,000 – £22,000 | £18,000 – £23,000 | £18,000 – £23,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £19,500 – £23,500 | £23,000 – £29,500 | £29,000 – £36,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £27,000 – £32,500 | £32,000 – £40,500 | £40,000 – £50,500 |
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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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Hayes (Hillingdon)
Do I need building regulations approval in Hayes (Hillingdon)?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Hayes (Hillingdon) 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 you cover all of Hayes (Hillingdon)?
Yes. We cover Hayes (Hillingdon) and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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.
Can a utility have a toilet?
Yes, space permitting. A WC needs drainage and extraction, which we plan into the design.
Book a free site visit in Hayes (Hillingdon)
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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