LOCAL BUILDERS — GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

Builders in Great Yarmouth

Extensions, lofts and renovations for Yarmouth, Gorleston and the coastal villages.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston have a big mix of homes – Victorian terraces near the seafront and town centre, 1930s semis, bungalows and post-war estates. We carry out extensions, loft conversions and renovations across the area, from Caister and Ormesby to Martham and Gorleston.

Completed single-storey house extension by Stellar Construction

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£10m Public Liability

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 Great Yarmouth

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

House extensions

Rear and side extensions, kitchen-diners and ground-floor bedrooms for terraces, semis and bungalows.

Loft conversions

Dormer and rooflight conversions that add a bedroom and bathroom without building out.

Renovations & structural work

Updating older terraces and seaside homes – damp repairs, new kitchens and bathrooms, and opening up rooms with steel beams.

BUILDING IN GREAT YARMOUTH

What to know before building in Great Yarmouth

Borough council, conservation areas and coastal weather.

Planning applications and Building Control here are handled by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Parts of the town, including the historic centre and much of the seafront, are conservation areas, so changes to the front of a house can need more care with design and materials.

Homes close to the sea face salt air and strong winds all year. We choose materials, fixings and finishes that stand up to coastal conditions, so the work lasts.

  • Terraced houses often need Party Wall notices for extensions and loft conversions.
  • Busy streets near the town centre and seafront mean skips, scaffolding and parking need planning – we arrange any permits.
  • Salt air corrodes ordinary fixings, so we use coastal-grade options where needed.
  • Older terraces often have solid walls that need breathable repairs to avoid damp.
Kitchen-diner extension with roof lantern by Stellar Construction
House extension in South Walsham, between Great Yarmouth and Norwich
House extension in South Walsham, between Great Yarmouth and Norwich

NEAREST COMPLETED PROJECT

House Extension, South Walsham

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

In South Walsham, between Great Yarmouth and Norwich, we extended this family 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 put 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 Great Yarmouth homeowners

Straight answers to what people usually ask us first.

Do you work in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston?

Yes. Both are within our working area, along with Caister, Ormesby, Martham and the surrounding villages.

Can you convert the loft in a Victorian terrace?

Usually, yes. We check head height, the roof structure and Party Wall requirements at the first visit, and explain the options – a rear dormer or rooflights.

Is my home in a conservation area?

Great Yarmouth Borough Council publishes its conservation area maps. We check this at the first visit, as it affects what needs permission.

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 Great Yarmouth?

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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    Villages we cover around Great Yarmouth

    Gorleston, Bradwell, Caister-on-Sea, Ormesby St Margaret, Hemsby, Winterton-on-Sea, Martham, Rollesby, Filby, Fleggburgh and Belton.

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