LOCAL BUILDERS — ACLE, NORFOLK

Builders in Acle

Extensions and renovations for Acle and the Broads villages between Norwich and Yarmouth.

Acle sits in the heart of the Broads, with older cottages near the centre and bungalows and family homes on the edge of the village. We build extensions, carry out renovations and take on structural work in Acle and the surrounding villages – including just up the road in South Walsham, where we recently completed a family extension.

Completed vaulted bungalow extension by Stellar Construction

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Fully insured, with a 12-month workmanship guarantee

Directly Managed by Lee

One accountable contact from quotation to handover

WHAT WE DO

Building work we carry out in Acle

One local team for the whole job – from the first conversation to the final snagging.

House extensions

Rear extensions, kitchen-diners and garden rooms built to suit cottages, bungalows and family homes.

Lofts & rooms in the roof

Adding bedrooms in the roof of a bungalow or chalet – a good way to gain space without losing the garden.

Renovations & structural work

Full refurbishments, damp and structural repairs, new bathrooms and opening up rooms with steel beams.

BUILDING IN ACLE

What to know before building in Acle

Broads planning, flood risk and village access.

Most planning and Building Control around Acle is handled by Broadland District Council (through South Norfolk and Broadland). Homes close to the rivers and marshes can fall within the area where the Broads Authority is the planning authority instead, and we check which applies at the first visit.

Low-lying land near the River Bure and the marshes can sit in a flood zone. Extensions there may need a flood risk assessment and raised floor levels, which we plan into the design and the price from the start.

  • Homes near the river may need a flood risk assessment with the planning application.
  • Ground near the marshes can be soft, so foundation depths are agreed with Building Control early.
  • Narrow lanes in some villages mean deliveries and skips are planned around access.
  • Bungalows are common locally, so we often build up into the roof or out at the back.
Single-storey rear extension by Stellar Construction
House extension in South Walsham, three miles from Acle
House extension in South Walsham, three miles from Acle

NEAREST COMPLETED PROJECT

House Extension, South Walsham

A bigger lounge, a home office and an extra shower room.

Just three miles from Acle, we extended this South Walsham home for a professional couple with teenage children who were starting to work from home. The extension gave them a larger lounge, a dedicated office and an extra shower room – so they could stay in the village they love rather than move.

COSTS & TIMESCALES

Guide prices for extensions

2026 guide ranges for Norfolk – every job gets a detailed, itemised quotation.

Single-storey extension

£40,000 – £140,000

Roughly £1,500–£2,500 per m². Around 10–14 weeks on site.

Side extension

£30,000 – £100,000

Wider kitchens, utility rooms, ground-floor bedrooms and shower rooms. Around 10–14 weeks on site.

Two-storey extension

£65,000 – £150,000

Living space downstairs with bedrooms or bathrooms above. Around 12–30 weeks on site.

The final cost depends on size, structure, ground conditions, access and finishes. See the house extensions page for more detail, or read what affects extension costs in North Norfolk.

USEFUL TO KNOW

Questions from Acle homeowners

Straight answers to what people usually ask us first.

Do you cover Acle and the villages around it?

Yes. Acle is well within our working area, and we have recently completed an extension in South Walsham, three miles away.

Is my home in the Broads Authority area?

Some riverside and marsh-edge properties are. The Broads Authority publishes a map of its area, and we check this before any drawings are submitted.

Will flood risk affect my extension?

If your home is in a flood zone, the council will usually ask for a flood risk assessment. It rarely stops an extension, but it can affect floor levels and design – we tell you early.

Are you insured and do you guarantee your work?

Yes. We carry £10 million public liability and £10 million employers’ liability insurance, and give a 12-month workmanship guarantee on completed work.

FREE, NO-OBLIGATION ENQUIRY

Planning building work in Acle?

Tell us a little about your home, what you want to change and when you would like to start. Please include your postcode so we can confirm we cover your area.

Plans or a few photos help, but they are not essential – Lee will come back to you with the next step towards a free site visit and a detailed, itemised quotation.

Prefer to talk?
Call 01692 763300
WhatsApp Lee on 07788 980530
lee@stellarconstruction.co.uk

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