Durham · North East

Extension drawings and snagging surveys in Durham

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

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Extensions in Durham

Planning, building regs and structural calcs

Householder planning applications in the city of Durham are decided by Durham County Council. We check Durham County 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 Durham

Snagging and pre-completion inspections

Inspections in Durham 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 Durham

Durham is about 159 miles north 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

DH1DH97

Neighbourhoods in and around Durham

Belmont, Bowburn & Coxhoe, Brandon, Deerness, Easington & Shotton, Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe, Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Neville's Cross, Pittington & Sherburn and Sacriston & Witton Gilbert.

Nearest places we cover

Sunderland12 miles
Gateshead13 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne14 miles
Hartlepool16 miles
South Shields16 miles
North Shields17 miles
Darlington18 miles
Stockton-on-Tees18 miles
Middlesbrough20 miles
Cramlington21 miles

All of North East

Durham questions

How much are extension drawings in Durham?

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 Durham County Council.

How much is a snagging survey in Durham?

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

Do you cover all Durham postcodes?

Yes. We cover Durham and the surrounding area, including the DH1 and DH97 postcode districts, as part of our England-wide service.

Who inspects homes in Durham?

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.

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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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