Chester · North West

Extension drawings and snagging surveys in Chester

Engineer-led extension design, structural calculations and independent new-build inspections in Chester. Part of our England-wide service.

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Extensions in Chester

Planning, building regs and structural calcs

Householder planning applications in the city of Chester are decided by Cheshire West and Chester Council. We check Cheshire West and Chester Council's local plan and design guidance, any conservation area or Article 4 direction on your street, and your property's planning history before we draw anything.

Planning drawings from £650

Design prices Can I extend?

New builds in Chester

Snagging and pre-completion inspections

Inspections in Chester are carried out by a qualified inspector who is a member of a recognised professional body for surveying (such as RICS, CIOB or CABE) to our checklist, and every report is checked by our lead engineer before it reaches you. Design work is done by our engineer, with the measured survey by a local partner or 3D scan.

Buying from an NHQB-registered developer? You can request an independent pre-completion inspection. Check your window.

Inspections from £325

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Coverage

Where we work in Chester

Chester is about 64 miles north-west of our Birmingham base as the crow flies. Inspections here are carried out through our England-wide inspector network, and design work is done by our engineer.

Postcode districts

CH1CH2CH4CH70CH88CH99

Neighbourhoods in and around Chester

Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Christleton & Huntington, Blacon, Gowy Rural, Ledsham & Manor, Queensferry and Sealand, Saughall & Mollington, Upton, Newton & Hoole, Sandstone, Whitby Groves and Wolverham.

Nearest places we cover

Birkenhead15 miles
Liverpool16 miles
Warrington19 miles
St Helens19 miles
Crewe20 miles
Altrincham26 miles
Wigan27 miles
Salford32 miles
Southport32 miles
Stoke-on-Trent32 miles

All of North West

Chester questions

How much are extension drawings in Chester?

Planning drawings for a single-storey extension start at £650, both stages at £1,350, and the Complete package with structural calculations at £1,695. Council fees are paid to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

How much is a snagging survey in Chester?

From £325 for a flat, £370 for a 3-bedroom house and £429 for 5 bedrooms.

Do you cover all Chester postcodes?

Yes. We cover Chester and the surrounding area, including the CH1, CH2, CH4, CH70, CH88 and CH99 postcode districts, as part of our England-wide service.

Who inspects homes in Chester?

A qualified inspector who is a member of a recognised professional body for surveying, with the report checked and signed off by our lead engineer.

Ready for a fixed price?

Tell us about your project or the home you're buying. You'll get a clear, fixed quote, usually the same day.

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