Areas · Newcastle upon Tyne
Builders in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Extensions, lofts and full renovations across Newcastle, from Victorian terraces to post-war semis.
Newcastle’s housing stock is some of the most varied we work on. In Jesmond, Heaton and Sandyford it is Victorian and Edwardian terraces and Tyneside flats: solid brick, generous rooms, and roofs with enough volume to convert. Further out, in Gosforth, Kenton and the west end, it shifts to 1930s semis and post-war estates where side and rear extensions do the heavy lifting.
Each type asks for different judgement. On a terrace, the value is usually up in the roof or out the back: a rear dormer loft, or a side-return extension that turns the narrow yard into kitchen space. On a semi, it is the classic single or double-storey rear extension, matched brick and matched roofline, so the addition reads as original. Parts of the city sit in conservation areas, where materials and detailing are looked at more closely; that is not a problem, it just needs to be planned for rather than discovered halfway through.
We run every Newcastle job the same way we run all our work: one team from first survey to final sign-off, Building Control involved throughout, a programme you can plan around, and a 10-year workmanship guarantee behind the finished job.
The first conversation costs nothing. Tell us what you are planning and we will tell you honestly what it involves.
Common questions
Asked by homeowners in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Newcastle?
Often not. Many single-storey rear extensions fall under permitted development, though conservation areas in parts of Newcastle change the picture. We advise on the likely route at the survey, and where an application is needed we work alongside your architect or recommend one.
Can a Tyneside flat or terrace take a loft conversion?
Usually, yes. Newcastle’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces tend to have generous roof voids, and a rear dormer is often the way to win full head height. We check the roof structure and the stair position at the survey before anyone spends money on drawings.
How long does a rear extension take?
Most single-storey rear extensions run eight to twelve weeks on site, depending on size and specification. We give you a programme before we start and tell you early if anything moves it.
Do you handle Building Control?
Yes, on every job. Building Control is involved from the start, not called in at the end, so the work is inspected and signed off as it progresses.
What does a quote cost?
Nothing. We come out, look at the job properly, and give you a written quote. No obligation either way.
Planning a project in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Quote, advise, or sound it out before you commit. The first call costs nothing.