Utility and boot room extensions in Wigan: design, approvals and build
Our design and build teams take on utility room extensions in Wigan, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in WiganFrom £13,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsWN1, WN2, WN3, WN4, WN5
Working in Wigan
Across WN1, WN2, WN3, WN4, WN5, WN6, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Hindley (2 miles), Ashton-in-Makerfield (4 miles), Westhoughton (5 miles), Horwich (5 miles).
The North West has a high share of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with rear yards and outriggers, plus large areas of inter-war semis in the suburbs.
How much does a utility room extension cost in Wigan?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Wigan we use our North West England factor (×0.95). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Wigan: £1,800 to £3,320 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £13,000 – £16,000 | £13,000 – £17,000 | £13,000 – £17,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £14,000 – £17,500 | £17,000 – £21,500 | £21,000 – £27,000 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £19,500 – £24,000 | £23,500 – £29,500 | £29,000 – £37,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What is included
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
- Waste and water connections
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
Planning and approvals in Wigan
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 Wigan 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.
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).
Our process, step by step
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 Wigan home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Utility room extension questions answered
Do you cover all of Wigan?
Yes. We cover Wigan and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Wigan 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 long does a utility room extension take to build in Wigan?
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 Wigan
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.