Magherafelt, County Londonderry
Bungalow rear extension in Magherafelt
For homes in Magherafelt, a bungalow rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Magherafelt and its postcode districts BT45 are part of our County Londonderry coverage. For Magherafelt bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
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 Magherafelt?
A bungalow rear extension in Magherafelt is priced at £1,610–£2,610 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Northern Ireland prices are the lowest in our range.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £19,500–£31,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £38,500–£62,500 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Magherafelt?
Here is how the rules in Northern Ireland apply to a bungalow rear extension in Magherafelt.
Northern Ireland's permitted development rules allow a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on terraced and semi-detached houses and 4 metres on detached houses, with a 4 metre height limit. Listed buildings, conservation areas and houses with removed rights need planning permission from the council.
Northern Ireland has no larger-extension prior approval route; anything beyond permitted development needs a planning application.
Conservation areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and listed buildings restrict permitted development in Northern Ireland. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Magherafelt like to extend?
Semis and detached houses are typical of Magherafelt, and many have room for a rear extension within Northern Ireland's permitted development limits.
How a bungalow rear extension in Magherafelt 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building control drawings to the Northern Ireland Technical Booklets and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Bungalow rear extensions near Magherafelt
Neighbouring places we cover include Cookstown (9.4 miles) and Coalisland (15.1 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Magherafelt
How long does a rear extension take to build in Magherafelt?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Is the site visit in Magherafelt free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can I extend the loft as well?
Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.
Do you handle building control in Magherafelt?
Yes. We apply to the council's building control team and hand over the completion certificate.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.