South Yorkshire
Knocking through to a rear extension in South Yorkshire
Steel beams, padstones and props to open the back of the house safely. Across South Yorkshire we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster.
Older houses in South Yorkshire often have solid brick back walls carrying a lot of weight, so the steel design comes early. Stone terraces and brick semis are typical of South Yorkshire. Matching sandstone or gritstone on a terrace is one of the biggest cost variables, and reclaimed stone is often the best match.
What does it cost in South Yorkshire?
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 South Yorkshire?
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 South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire?
We cover 27 towns and districts in South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.