People usually ask how long the build takes. The honest answer is that the build is only part of it. Drawings, planning, building control and party wall notices often take longer than the construction itself. Here's a realistic picture.
Realistically, allow three to four months from first drawings to starting on site if planning is needed, and less if it isn't.
That covers groundworks, foundations, walls, roof, windows, knocking through, electrics, plumbing, plastering and finishes.
Get drawings, approvals and party wall notices done early, ideally over the winter, so you can start building when the weather improves. Our guide to the best time to build an extension covers this in more detail.
This is general guidance, not formal advice on your property. Rules change, so we check the current position at the free site visit and handle any applications as part of the job.
Typically 8 to 12 weeks on site, plus time beforehand for drawings and approvals.
The target for householder applications is 8 weeks from validation. Many single-storey extensions are permitted development and don't need it.
Usually, yes. The disruption is greatest when we knock through to the existing house, which we plan carefully.
Waiting for approvals and trades. Having every trade in-house removes the second.
Whatever the brief, the route in is the same: ring us, we'll visit, we'll come back with a fixed price in plain English. Free site visits across Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle.
Or email enquiries@atkinsonsgroup.co.uk
No call-out charge for quotes. Fixed prices, in writing.
