Utility and boot room extensions across Stanley
Stanley 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 StanleyFrom £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 districtsDH9
Local to Stanley
Postcode districts we cover around Stanley include DH9. We also work in nearby Chester-le-Street (5 miles), Consett (5 miles), Durham (8 miles), Seaham (14 miles).
Just over the Tyne and Wear border, Gateshead is about 8 miles away. Across the North East, houses often have rear yards or modest gardens, so compact, well-lit single-storey extensions make the biggest difference.
Is a utility room extension right for your house?
- Kitchens that have run out of space for appliances
- Busy family homes
- Houses with a side passage or small rear corner
Utility room extension prices in Stanley
Prices below are for Stanley, using the North East England factor of ×0.91. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Stanley: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
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 Stanley address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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).
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
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about utility room extensions
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Stanley, 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 Stanley?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Stanley 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.
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 Stanley.
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 Stanley
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.