West Yorkshire
Knocking through to a rear extension in West Yorkshire
Steel beams, padstones and props to open the back of the house safely. Rear extensions in West Yorkshire: we cover 38 towns including Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
Older houses in West Yorkshire often have solid brick back walls carrying a lot of weight, so the steel design comes early. West Yorkshire has through terraces and some back-to-backs as well as later semis; back-to-backs have little or no rear space, so we look at side or loft options there.
What does it cost in West Yorkshire?
As a guide, £3,500–£9,000 including VAT. Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
What approvals does it need in West Yorkshire?
Planning and Building Regulations are separate in England: even a permitted development extension is inspected for foundations, drainage, structure, insulation, fire safety and ventilation, through the council or a registered building control approver, ending with a completion certificate.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
Where in West Yorkshire do we work?
- Leeds
- Bradford
- Huddersfield
- Wakefield
- Halifax
- Dewsbury
- Morley
- Keighley
- Castleford
- Pontefract
- Batley
- Yeadon
- Brighouse
- Shipley
- Cleckheaton
- Pudsey
- Lofthouse
- Ossett
- Guiseley
- Liversedge
- Horsforth
- South Elmsall
- Mirfield
- Chapel Allerton
- Heckmondwike
- Bingley
- Kippax
- Baildon
- Elland
- Garforth
- Ilkley
- Otley
- Knottingley
- Wetherby
- Todmorden
- Rastrick
- Featherstone
- Horbury
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 West Yorkshire?
We cover 38 towns and districts in West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.