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Local costs · North East · September 2026

How much does an extension cost in Gateshead?

A mid-range 25 m² single-storey extension in Gateshead costs about £55,500 to £68,500 including VAT, or £2,200 to £2,700 per m² at North East prices. Gateshead charges £965 for building control on a 10 to 40 m² extension (full plans, including VAT): 15% above the typical council (£840). With design, a structural engineer, building control and a 15% contingency, budget £70,000 to £90,500.

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

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Typical prices in Gateshead

Mid-range finish, North East prices, including VAT. The budget adds design and engineering fees, Gateshead's building control charge and a 15% contingency.
ProjectBuilding workBudget to plan for
Single-storey extension, 25 m²£55,500 to £68,500£70,000 to £90,500
Double-storey extension, 40 m²£80,500 to £101,000£100,000 to £131,000
Dormer loft conversion, 30 m²£49,500 to £61,000£62,500 to £80,500
Kitchen, medium£8,500 to £15,000£9,700 to £17,300
Bathroom refit£5,600 to £8,400£6,400 to £9,600

Building prices in North East run about 12% below the UK average outside London. Kitchens and bathrooms vary less from place to place than extensions and lofts.

Building control fees in Gateshead

Gateshead council charges including VAT (plan and inspection combined)
WorkCharge
Extension up to 10 m² (full plans)£633
Extension 10 to 40 m² (full plans)£965
Larger extension, 40-100 m² (full plans)£1,225
Extension 10 to 40 m² (building notice)£965
Loft conversion up to 40 m²£1,028
Garage conversion£581

Gateshead charges £965 for building control on a 10 to 40 m² extension (full plans, including VAT): 15% above the typical council (£840). Source: Gateshead's building control charges, 1 April 2026. Inc VAT columns.

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 Gateshead compares with every council we checked.

Notes on Gateshead's schedule

Own page. Full plans = plan + inspection; discounted single payment on submission also offered (570.90 / 814.83 / 1,105.47 inc VAT).

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 East

Building control for a 10 to 40 m² extension:

Questions people ask

How much does an extension cost in Gateshead?

A mid-range 25 m² single-storey extension in Gateshead costs about £55,500 to £68,500 including VAT for the building work, or £2,200 to £2,700 per m², based on North East prices reviewed in September 2026. With fees and a 15% contingency, budget £70,000 to £90,500.

How much is building control in Gateshead?

Gateshead charges £965 (including VAT) for a 10 to 40 m² extension (full plans), according to its published schedule (1 April 2026).

How much does a loft conversion cost in Gateshead?

A mid-range 30 m² dormer loft conversion in Gateshead costs about £49,500 to £61,000 including VAT for the building work, and about £62,500 to £80,500 with fees and a 15% contingency.

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