Dorset
Knocking through to a rear extension in Dorset
Steel beams, padstones and props to open the back of the house safely. We design and build rear extensions across Dorset, from Bournemouth and Poole to Weymouth, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Older houses in Dorset often have solid brick back walls carrying a lot of weight, so the steel design comes early. Dorset has Victorian terraces nearer the centre and post-war semis on the edges. Sloping gardens are frequent, which affects floor levels and steps down to the patio.
What does it cost in Dorset?
As a guide, £3,500–£9,000 including VAT. We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
What approvals does it need in Dorset?
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 Dorset 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 Dorset?
We cover 14 towns and districts in Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.