Staines-upon-Thames utility room extensions, designed and built
Staines-upon-Thames homeowners can use us for the whole utility room extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in Staines-upon-ThamesFrom £15,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTW15, TW18, TW19, TW20
Do I need planning permission in Staines-upon-Thames?
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 Staines-upon-Thames 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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Is a utility room extension right for your house?
- Houses with a side passage or small rear corner
- Busy family homes
- Kitchens that have run out of space for appliances
Local to Staines-upon-Thames
Site visits are available across Staines-upon-Thames (TW15, TW18, TW19, TW20). Nearby, we also take on projects in Egham (2 miles), Ashford, Surrey (2 miles), Sunbury-on-Thames (4 miles), Weybridge (5 miles).
Homes across the South East range from Victorian terraces in the older town centres to large detached houses on the edges, so the right extension type varies street by street.
Utility room extension prices in Staines-upon-Thames
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Staines-upon-Thames we use our South East England factor (×1.12). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Staines-upon-Thames: £2,130 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £15,500 – £19,000 | £15,500 – £20,000 | £15,500 – £20,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £17,000 – £20,500 | £20,000 – £25,500 | £25,000 – £31,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £23,000 – £28,000 | £27,500 – £34,500 | £34,000 – £43,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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 produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Staines-upon-Thames
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Staines-upon-Thames, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Staines-upon-Thames?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a utility room extension take to build in Staines-upon-Thames?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,130 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £16,000. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £20,000 to £25,500 in Staines-upon-Thames.
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 Staines-upon-Thames
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.