LOCAL BUILDERS — FAKENHAM, NORFOLK

Builders in Fakenham

Extensions and renovations for Fakenham’s period homes, bungalows and family houses.

Fakenham’s Georgian and Victorian centre is surrounded by later housing, bungalows and newer estates, and the villages around it are full of older brick and flint cottages. We build extensions, loft conversions and renovations in Fakenham and the surrounding villages, from the Snorings to Sculthorpe and Hempton.

Completed single-storey house 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 Fakenham

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

House extensions

Single and two-storey extensions, kitchen-diners and garden rooms that suit the age and style of the house.

Loft conversions

Dormer and rooflight conversions, and rooms in the roof for bungalows and chalets.

Period & listed buildings

Careful repairs and extensions to older brick and flint cottages, using lime and breathable materials where needed.

BUILDING IN FAKENHAM

What to know before building in Fakenham

Conservation areas, older cottages and village access.

Fakenham’s planning and Building Control are handled by North Norfolk District Council. The historic town centre is a conservation area, as are many of the surrounding villages, so work on the front of older properties often needs extra thought about materials and design.

Brick and flint cottages with solid walls are common around Fakenham. They need breathable materials such as lime mortar rather than cement – something we regularly put right on older homes.

  • Older cottages can have shallow foundations, so extension foundations are designed around the existing house.
  • Listed buildings need listed building consent as well as planning – we tell you early if yours does.
  • Narrow village lanes mean deliveries and skips are planned around access.
  • Bungalows on the edge of town suit rear extensions or rooms in the roof.
Vaulted bungalow extension by Stellar Construction
Lounge extension in Sheringham, North Norfolk
Lounge extension in Sheringham, North Norfolk

RECENT NORTH NORFOLK PROJECT

Lounge Extension, Sheringham

An old conservatory replaced with a warm, year-round lounge.

In Sheringham, we removed an ageing conservatory and built a 20m² lounge extension from the architect’s drawings – including steel beams, matching brickwork, render and aluminium bi-fold doors. The room can now be used comfortably all year round.

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 Fakenham homeowners

Straight answers to what people usually ask us first.

Do you work in Fakenham?

Yes. Fakenham and the villages around it are within our working area, and we work on older properties right across North Norfolk.

Can you extend an old brick and flint cottage?

Yes. We design the extension to suit the existing house and use breathable materials on the old walls, so damp is not trapped.

Do I need planning permission?

Some extensions can be built under permitted development, but conservation areas and listed buildings have tighter rules. We check this at the first visit.

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 Fakenham?

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.

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Call 01692 763300
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lee@stellarconstruction.co.uk

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    Villages we cover around Fakenham

    Hempton, Sculthorpe, Great Snoring, Little Snoring, Kettlestone, Pudding Norton, East Barsham, Walsingham and Great Ryburgh.

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