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How much does crane hire cost for a modular extension?
For a one-day lift of a single-storey module, published UK price guides put the crane at about £800 to £3,000, with £1,500 to £3,000 or more on top where access is difficult. Most modular firms include it in their price. Road closures, parking suspensions and a larger crane to reach over a terrace roof are what push the cost up.
Read itDo you need a lawful development certificate for an extension?
No, it is optional. An extension within permitted development limits is lawful without one. But a certificate for proposed development, currently £274…
2 November 2026
Modular extension vs traditional: which costs less?
On cost they are close. Published 2026 UK guides put a modular single-storey rear extension at about £2,100 to £3,300 per m² and a traditional one at…
2 November 2026
How far can a rear extension go under permitted development?
In England a single-storey rear extension can go 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi or terrace, or 4 m on a detached house, without a…
2 November 2026
Are screw pile foundations good for an extension?
They can be, especially for a light timber, SIPs or modular extension on awkward ground. Steel screw piles are wound into the soil in a day, with…
2 November 2026
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