Portadown, County Armagh
Side return extension in Portadown
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Portadown and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Portadown sits in County Armagh, with postcode districts including BT62. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of County Armagh, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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 side return extension cost in Portadown?
Guide prices for a side return extension in Portadown start from our Northern Ireland rate of £2,000–£3,310 per square metre, including VAT. Northern Ireland prices are the lowest in our range.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £24,000–£39,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £35,000–£58,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Portadown?
The planning route for a side return extension in Portadown is set by Northern Ireland's householder rules and your council.
In Northern Ireland side extensions that face a road, or go beyond permitted development limits, need planning permission from the council, and most wraparounds go through a planning application.
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act. Shared-wall work relies on agreement with your neighbour and the general law, so we put access and protection arrangements in writing before starting.
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 Portadown like to extend?
Semis and detached houses are typical of Portadown, and many have room for a rear extension within Northern Ireland's permitted development limits.
How a side return extension in Portadown comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
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.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Side return extensions near Portadown
From Portadown, the nearest places we also cover are Craigavon (2.8 miles) and Banbridge (8.2 miles).
- Side return extension in Craigavon
- Side return extension in Banbridge
- Side return extension in Armagh
- Side return extension in Coalisland
- Side return extension in Dungannon
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Portadown
What postcode areas do you cover around Portadown?
Including BT62, and the surrounding County Armagh area.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Portadown?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Where does the drainage go?
Side passages often carry the soil and rainwater pipes. We survey them first and reroute them under the new floor where needed.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act; we agree any shared-wall work with your neighbour in writing.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Portadown house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.