Utility and boot room extensions for homes in Worcestershire
Worcestershire 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 priceFrom £13,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Towns covered8
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Worcestershire
Working in Worcestershire
Towns we cover in Worcestershire include Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Malvern, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Droitwich Spa, Stourport-on-Severn. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Planning rules that apply in Worcestershire
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 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.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What should I budget for a utility room extension in Worcestershire?
Prices below are for Worcestershire, using the West Midlands factor of ×0.97. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Worcestershire: £1,840 to £3,400 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £13,500 – £16,500 | £13,500 – £17,000 | £13,500 – £17,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £14,500 – £17,500 | £17,000 – £22,000 | £21,500 – £27,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £20,000 – £24,500 | £24,000 – £30,000 | £29,500 – £37,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What is included
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Waste and water connections
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
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
We visit your Worcestershire 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
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.
Questions people ask about utility room extensions
Will my neighbours in Worcestershire 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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Worcestershire, 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 Worcestershire?
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 £1,840 to £3,400 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £14,000. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £17,000 to £22,000 in Worcestershire.
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 Worcestershire
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.