Utility and boot room extensions for homes in Hexham
Thinking about a utility room extension for your Hexham home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in HexhamFrom £12,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE46
Do I need planning permission in Hexham?
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 Hexham address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
Local to Hexham
Site visits are available across Hexham (NE46). We also work in nearby Morpeth (22 miles), Cramlington (22 miles), Bedlington (23 miles), Ashington (25 miles).
For homes towards County Durham, Consett is around 14 miles away. The North East has many brick terraces, colliery-era housing and post-war semis, with rear extensions and kitchen extensions the most common requests.
What should I budget for a utility room extension in Hexham?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Hexham we use our North East England factor (×0.91). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Hexham: £1,730 to £3,180 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £12,500 – £15,500 | £12,500 – £16,000 | £12,500 – £16,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £13,500 – £16,500 | £16,000 – £20,500 | £20,000 – £25,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £19,000 – £23,000 | £22,500 – £28,500 | £28,000 – £35,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Included in a typical project
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
- Waste and water connections
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a utility room extension in Hexham
Do I need building regulations approval in Hexham?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Hexham?
Yes. We cover Hexham and the surrounding parts of Northumberland. 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 Hexham, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,730 to £3,180 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £13,000. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £16,000 to £20,500 in Hexham.
Book a free site visit in Hexham
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.