Utility and boot room extensions in Magherafelt
Our design and build teams take on utility room extensions in Magherafelt, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in MagherafeltFrom £12,000 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT45
Covering Magherafelt
Site visits are available across Magherafelt (BT45). We also work in nearby Limavady (23 miles), Coleraine (26 miles), Derry/Londonderry (31 miles).
Northern Ireland's housing ranges from city terraces to large numbers of detached houses and bungalows on rural plots, many in render, where single-storey extensions fit easily.
How much does a utility room extension cost in Magherafelt?
Prices below are for Magherafelt, using the Northern Ireland factor of ×0.86. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Magherafelt: £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.
Planning and approvals in Magherafelt
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 Magherafelt 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.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
When a utility room extension makes sense
- Kitchens that have run out of space for appliances
- Houses with a side passage or small rear corner
- Busy family homes
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.
How the project works
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 Magherafelt home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a utility room extension in Magherafelt
Do I need building regulations approval in Magherafelt?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for a utility room extension in Magherafelt?
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.
How long does a utility room extension take to build in Magherafelt?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
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 Magherafelt
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.