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Real prices from completed projects in Hitchin and the surrounding area. Costs vary by size, specification and access — use these as a starting guide, then get 3 free quotes for your specific project.

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Single-storey extension
Rear or Side-Return Extension
£ 27,000 – £54,000

The most popular choice for UK terraces and semis. Adds a kitchen-diner or extra living space at ground level. Typically 3–5m deep, completed in 10–14 weeks.

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Double-storey extension
Full Double-Storey Rear Extension
£ 54,000 – £97,000

Maximum space gain in a single build — adds a ground-floor room and a bedroom above. Strong ROI in most UK property markets. Requires full planning permission.

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Side Extension
Side-Return or Infill Extension
£ 17,500 – £40,500

Ideal for terraced homes with a narrow side alley. Transforms a cramped kitchen into a full-width open-plan space. Often combined with a rear extension.

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Hitchin pricing note: Eastern England (Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk) runs approximately 8–12% above the national average, influenced by proximity to London and strong demand in commuter towns. Prices shown are indicative ranges for Hitchin and Eastern. Always get at least 3 written quotes before committing to any builder.

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Trades covering Hitchin normally work across the surrounding area as well — including Huntingdon, Enfield and St Albans — so your shortlist is drawn from the wider Eastern pool rather than a single postcode.

Where does Hitchin sit on cost? Eastern England (Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk) runs approximately 8–12% above the national average, influenced by proximity to London and strong demand in commuter towns. Use that as your baseline, then compare three itemised quotes for the actual job.

Local facts: Hitchin

  • Local planning authority: North Hertfordshire Council (Hertfordshire)
  • Region: East of England
  • Town-centre postcode district: SG5
  • Average house price (North Hertfordshire local authority, June 2026): £422,616 (+7.8% year on year) — detached £808,652, semi-detached £485,755, terraced £379,630, flats £229,057

Planning-authority, region and postcode data: ONS Postcode Directory (Open Government Licence). House prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index for the local authority (OGL). Member coverage is each member's own registered base and travel radius.

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House Extension in Hitchin — FAQs

Single-storey extensions in Hitchin typically run £2,000 to £3,000 per square metre, so a 20 square metre rear extension usually costs £40,000 to £60,000. Two-storey extensions cost more in total but less per square metre because the roof and foundations are shared.
Many single-storey rear extensions in Hitchin fall under permitted development, up to 3 metres for an attached house or 4 metres for a detached one, or up to 6 and 8 metres under the larger home extension prior approval scheme. Conservation areas, listed buildings and most side extensions need full planning permission, so check with your builder first.
A single-storey extension usually takes 10 to 16 weeks on site, and a two-storey extension 16 to 24 weeks, weather and access permitting. Allow time for design, planning and building regulations approval before work begins in Hitchin.
If your extension is built up to or astride a shared boundary, or involves digging near the foundations of a neighbouring property, the Party Wall Act applies and you must serve notice. Most Hitchin builders flag this early so a party wall surveyor can be arranged in good time.
Yes, almost all extensions need building regulations approval covering structure, insulation, drainage and fire safety, even when planning permission is not required. Your Hitchin builder works to these standards and arranges building control inspections at each key stage.
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Whether you're researching costs, checking planning rules, or comparing approaches before you commit, our editorial team has produced these guides to help Hitchin homeowners make informed decisions about their house extension project.

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This House Extension in Hitchin page is maintained by the BestBuilders Editorial Team. We vet the house extension specialists in our network but do not check insurance or qualifications. Ask any of them for their public liability certificate, their trade-body membership number (check it on that body’s own register) and two recent local jobs you can go and see. The cost ranges shown are cross-referenced against RICS BCIS regional data and itemised quotes flowing through the BestBuilders platform each month. For a full cost breakdown see our House Extension cost guide. FAQ content is reviewed quarterly.

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Helpful Resources

Planning Your House Extension in Hitchin

Before you compare quotes, it's worth understanding the full UK price picture for house extension and how Hitchin sits within it. The guides below cover average costs, what affects your quote, and how to choose a builder you can trust.

UK House Extension Cost Guide

Full price ranges, worked examples and the factors that move your quote — drawn from real project data across 519 UK towns.

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House Extension Across the UK

Browse house extension services nationwide, see what's typical in your region, and request quotes from any UK location.

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Planning Permission for House Extension in Hitchin

Find out whether your house extension needs planning permission in Hitchin, what Permitted Development limits apply, and how rules differ in conservation areas, Article 4 zones, and listed-building settings.

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