Single-storey extensions in Tipton

What should you know before starting in Tipton?

Sandwell Council is the planning authority for Tipton. If your plans need permission, apply early: householder applications have an eight-week target for a decision. Building Regulations approval and inspections run alongside the build.

A lawful development certificate from Sandwell Council confirms in writing that a permitted development extension is lawful, which helps when you sell.
Foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour's house that go deeper than theirs need party wall notice at least a month in advance.
Most of the build happens outside, so the kitchen is usually only out of action for one to three weeks near the end.

Postcode district: DY4
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 3 miles

Which options suit homes in Tipton?

Side or side-return extension

Uses the strip of land beside the house, often a passage or driveway. Under permitted development a side extension can be up to half the width of the original house and no more than 4 metres high. On a terrace with a narrow side return, it can widen a galley kitchen considerably without eating into the garden.

Flat roof or pitched roof

Flat roofs, usually GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber, keep the height down near boundaries and suit roof lanterns. Pitched or lean-to roofs with tiles to match the house look more traditional and shed rain faster, but need more height. The choice affects permitted development limits, cost, and how much light reaches the existing rooms.

Single-storey extensions prices in Tipton

Prices in Tipton match the rest of our area: £28,000–£90,000 depending on size and specification. A 4 m × 5 m rear extension on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors: usually £40,000–£52,000.

Guide prices for single-storey extensions
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Small rear or side extension (10–15 m²)	£28,000 – £40,000	Utility, WC or a modest kitchen extension
Rear kitchen-diner extension (18–25 m²)	£38,000 – £58,000	The glazing spec moves it within the range
Wrap-around or large extension (30 m²+)	£58,000 – £90,000	More steel and roof, and normally a planning application

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Tipton address.

Before you book in Tipton

How long does a single-storey extension take?

Allow 8–12 weeks on site for most single-storey extensions, plus time beforehand for drawings and approvals. If you need a planning application or a lawful development certificate, councils aim to decide within 8 weeks. Glazing and steel are ordered early so they arrive when the shell is ready, which keeps the build from stalling halfway.

How do I book a survey in Tipton?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your single-storey extension and arrange a time to visit.

What should I prepare before the survey?

Think about how you want to use the new space, and gather anything you have about the house: old plans, deeds showing boundaries, approvals for any earlier extension, and where you think the drains run. Photos of extensions you like help us price glazing and finishes accurately. If you're in a conservation area or on a newer estate, mention it, as it can affect permitted development.

Will I need permission from the council in Tipton?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. Sandwell Council is the planning authority for Tipton; Building Regulations approval comes from its building control team or a registered building control approver. We'll tell you which applies after the survey.

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