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How Much Do House Extension Cost in Thornaby on Tees?

Real prices from completed projects in Thornaby on Tees and the surrounding area. Costs vary by size, specification and access โ€” 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
£ 22,000 โ€“ £45,000

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

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Double-storey extension
Full Double-Storey Rear Extension
£ 45,000 โ€“ £81,000

Maximum space gain in a single build โ€” 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
£ 14,500 โ€“ £34,000

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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Thornaby on Tees pricing note: North East England (Newcastle, Sunderland, Teesside) is one of the most affordable regions for building work, with costs running 10โ€“15% below the national average. Excellent value for extensions and loft conversions. Prices shown are indicative ranges for Thornaby on Tees and North East. Always get at least 3 written quotes before committing to any builder.

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Thornaby-on-Tees has a thriving home improvement market driven by a strong local economy and a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war housing and contemporary developments. Finding the right builder is key to any successful project.

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What Thornaby on Tees Homeowners Say About Our House Extension Specialists

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Glazed rear extension on our 1970s detached in Thornaby-on-Tees. Added 28mยฒ of open-plan kitchen-diner with bi-fold doors and a roof lantern. Total ยฃ64400, 14 weeks end to end. Insurance copy of structural certificate filed with the deeds.

Karl N.
Thornaby-on-Tees
House Extension
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Compared four extension builders through BestBuilders for the Thornaby-on-Tees job. Final pick included a 12-month aftercare visit as standard. Permitted Development route confirmed via a Lawful Development Certificate before any digging. ยฃ76020 all-in, including all internal finishes. Snags fully closed within 21 days of handover.

Karina O.
Thornaby-on-Tees
House Extension
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Past 18 months and the engineered oak floor has bedded in beautifully. Builder we found via BestBuilders in Thornaby-on-Tees specced higher-grade glazing than we asked for - winter heating bills are noticeably lower. Total ยฃ54420. Insurance copy of structural cert filed with the deeds.

Cleo R.
Thornaby-on-Tees
House Extension

House Extension in Thornaby on Tees โ€” FAQs

Single-storey extensions in Thornaby on Tees typically run ยฃ2,000 to ยฃ3,000 per square metre, so a 20 square metre rear extension usually costs ยฃ40,000 to ยฃ60,000. 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 Thornaby on Tees 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 Thornaby on Tees.
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 Thornaby on Tees 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 Thornaby on Tees builder works to these standards and arranges building control inspections at each key stage.

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Planning Permission for House Extension in Thornaby on Tees

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

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