North Shields utility room extensions, designed and built
Our design and build teams take on utility room extensions in North Shields, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in North ShieldsFrom £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 districtsNE25, NE26, NE27, NE29, NE30
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Working in North Shields
Across NE25, NE26, NE27, NE29, NE30, NE33, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Tynemouth (1 mile), South Shields (1 mile), Whitley Bay (2 miles), Jarrow (3 miles).
Cramlington, in Northumberland, is roughly 7 miles from North Shields and also on our list. Across the North East, houses often have rear yards or modest gardens, so compact, well-lit single-storey extensions make the biggest difference.
Included in a typical project
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Waste and water connections
Utility room extension prices in North Shields
For North Shields we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.91, the factor we use for North East England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in North Shields: £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 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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.
Utility room extension questions answered
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for North Shields, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a utility room extension take to build in North Shields?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of North Shields?
Yes. We cover North Shields and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 North Shields.
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 North Shields
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.