Guides
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they hire a builder in Nottingham: what building work costs, the rules it has to meet, and how to check the builder doing the job. Every figure carries the page it came from.
What building work costs
Prices for extensions, double storey builds, knocking through a wall, garage conversions and renovations, and what moves the number.
- Start hereHow Much Does an Extension Cost? UK Prices by Size and TypeA small 20m² extension costs £40,000 to £56,000, a medium 30m² extension £60,000 to £84,000 and a large 50m² extension £100,000 to £140,000, excluding VAT, on Checkatrade's... 5 min
- Cost to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall: RSJ and Opening PricesRemoving a load-bearing wall costs £1,250 to £1,750 on average, on Checkatrade's figures, and the job can be done in as little as two days. 6 min
- Double Storey Extension Cost: UK Prices per m² and SizeA double storey extension costs £1,650 to £3,000 per m², excluding VAT, with averages of £1,900 for standard quality, £2,090 for good and £2,575 for excellent, on Checkatra... 5 min
- Garage Conversion Cost: UK Prices by Type and per m²A garage conversion costs £10,000 to £20,000 excluding VAT for a 16m² garage with a basic fit-out, £15,000 on average, on Checkatrade's figures. 6 min
- House Renovation Cost: UK Prices for Each Job and TradeA house renovation costs the total of the jobs your house needs plus a contingency, which Checkatrade puts at 10% to 15% on top of the budget. 6 min
Planning and building control
Permitted development, prior approval, building regulations sign-off and how long an extension takes.
- Start hereDo You Need Planning Permission for a House Extension?Many house extensions need no planning application under permitted development rights, but an extension that goes beyond the limits is likely to need householder planning p... 6 min
- Building Regulations for Extensions: Approval and Sign-OffMost extensions need building regulations approval, which is separate from planning permission, so an extension that needs no planning application can still need it. 5 min
- How Long Does an Extension Take to Build? The TimelineMost single storey extensions take 3 to 6 months from groundworks to completion, depending on the size, the weather and how quickly materials and tradespeople can be schedu... 6 min
Hiring a builder
What builders charge by the day and the hour, and how to check a builder before work starts.
- Start hereHow to Find a Good Builder in Nottingham: Checks and QuotesCheckatrade's quick checks before hiring a builder are experience with similar projects, a written quote or estimate, valid public liability insurance, recent reviews or re... 6 min
- Builder Day Rate: What UK Builders Charge per Day and HourA builder typically charges around £400 a day in Checkatrade's builder day rate guide, or around £50 an hour for a more experienced builder on a demanding project. 4 min
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The Best Builders in Nottingham
Ten firms, ranked on trade memberships, written guarantees and years in the trade.