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Local costs · North West · September 2026

How much does an extension cost in Bury?

A mid-range 25 m² single-storey extension in Bury costs about £58,500 to £72,500 including VAT, or £2,300 to £2,900 per m² at North West prices. Bury charges £713 for building control on a 10 to 40 m² extension (full plans, including VAT): the 18th cheapest of the 91 councils we checked, 15% below the typical council (£840), though its published schedule is older or undated. With design, a structural engineer, building control and a 15% contingency, budget £73,000 to £95,000.

By Estiquote · Prices reviewed · Council fees from Bury's published schedule · How we calculate

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Typical prices in Bury

Mid-range finish, North West prices, including VAT. The budget adds design and engineering fees, Bury's building control charge and a 15% contingency.
ProjectBuilding workBudget to plan for
Single-storey extension, 25 m²£58,500 to £72,500£73,000 to £95,000
Double-storey extension, 40 m²£85,000 to £107,000£105,000 to £137,000
Dormer loft conversion, 30 m²£52,500 to £64,500£65,500 to £84,000
Kitchen, medium£8,700 to £15,400£10,000 to £17,800
Bathroom refit£5,700 to £8,600£6,600 to £9,900

Building prices in North West run about 7% below the UK average outside London. Kitchens and bathrooms vary less from place to place than extensions and lofts.

Building control fees in Bury

Bury council charges including VAT (plan and inspection combined)
WorkCharge
Extension up to 10 m² (full plans)£634
Extension 10 to 40 m² (full plans)£713
Larger extension, 40-80 m² (full plans)£792
Extension 10 to 40 m² (building notice)£856
Loft conversion up to 40 m²£508
Garage conversion£396

Bury charges £713 for building control on a 10 to 40 m² extension (full plans, including VAT): the 18th cheapest of the 91 councils we checked, 15% below the typical council (£840), though its published schedule is older or undated. Source: Bury's building control charges, 1 August 2023. Inc VAT figures (shown "without VAT / including VAT").

Check before relying on it: the schedule is older than 2025 or undated, so check it is still current.

Private approved inspectors set their own prices and are often competitive, so it is worth asking one or two for a quote as well. See how Bury compares with every council we checked.

Notes on Bury's schedule

Own page. Bands <=5 / 5-10 / 10-40 / 40-80 m2; <=10 figure is the 5-10 band (printed ex-VAT 583.33 does not match 634 inc VAT; inc-VAT figure used). Loft figure is with dormer (without 428).

Planning

If your extension needs planning permission, a householder application in England costs £548. Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development and need no application, and a lawful development certificate (£274) confirms it.

Other councils in North West

Building control for a 10 to 40 m² extension:

Questions people ask

How much does an extension cost in Bury?

A mid-range 25 m² single-storey extension in Bury costs about £58,500 to £72,500 including VAT for the building work, or £2,300 to £2,900 per m², based on North West prices reviewed in September 2026. With fees and a 15% contingency, budget £73,000 to £95,000.

How much is building control in Bury?

Bury charges £713 (including VAT) for a 10 to 40 m² extension (full plans), according to its published schedule (1 August 2023).

How much does a loft conversion cost in Bury?

A mid-range 30 m² dormer loft conversion in Bury costs about £52,500 to £64,500 including VAT for the building work, and about £65,500 to £84,000 with fees and a 15% contingency.

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