Cumbria
Knocking through to a rear extension in Cumbria
Steel beams, padstones and props to open the back of the house safely. Rear extensions in Cumbria: we cover 7 towns including Carlisle, Barrow in Furness and Kendal, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
Older houses in Cumbria often have solid brick back walls carrying a lot of weight, so the steel design comes early. Stone and brick terraces are common around Cumbria. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
What does it cost in Cumbria?
As a guide, £3,500–£9,000 including VAT. These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
What approvals does it need in Cumbria?
Every rear extension in England needs Building Regulations approval, whether or not planning is needed. You can use the council's building control service or a registered building control approver, by full plans (checked before work, usually within five weeks) or a building notice, and you get a completion certificate at the end.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
Where in Cumbria do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can the whole back wall come out?
Often, with a beam across the full width or a goalpost frame. Some walls need a short pier left at the ends.
Do I need building control for a beam?
Yes. The calculations and the installed steel are checked.
How long does it take?
The wall itself usually comes out in a day or two, timed for when the extension is weathertight.
Do you cover all of Cumbria?
We cover 7 towns and districts in Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow in Furness and Kendal.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.