Billingham, County Durham
Bungalow rear extension in Billingham
Thinking about a bungalow rear extension in Billingham? Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Billingham (TS23) as part of our County Durham work. For bungalows in County Durham, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Billingham?
In Billingham, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,660–£2,700 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £20,000–£32,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £40,000–£65,000 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Billingham?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Billingham is set by England's householder rules and your council.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is within 2 metres of a boundary.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Billingham like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Billingham. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a bungalow rear extension in Billingham comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Bungalow rear extensions near Billingham
From Billingham, the nearest places we also cover are Stockton-on-Tees (1.8 miles) and Middlesbrough (2.4 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Billingham
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
Is the site visit in Billingham free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How deep can I extend?
The same limits as a house: 3 or 4 metres in England, more with prior approval.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Billingham?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
What postcode areas do you cover around Billingham?
Including TS23, and the surrounding County Durham area.
Do you handle building control in Billingham?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.