Thirty years in one trade, in one area
Over three decades building across Suffolk and north Essex. There are completed extensions in Hadleigh, Elmsett, Kersey, Ipswich and Colchester you can go and look at.
House extension builders, Hadleigh, Suffolk
See what your extension will cost. Before you speak to a single builder.
Beacon builds house extensions of every shape and size across Suffolk and north Essex. Enter your floor area for an indicative, VAT inclusive figure, then Ben will call to arrange a visit and an itemised quote.
Instant extension estimate
Indicative price with VAT included. Takes about a minute.
30 yearsin one trade, in one area
Owner on siteMartin quotes it and runs it
Itemised quotesfree, with the workings shown
No depositto hold your date in the diary
How we price an extension
Most builders will not give you a number. We will.
Every builder's website says "get in touch for a quote" and nobody says what an extension actually costs. Our calculator gives you an indicative figure in about a minute, and we price every job the same way.
The calculator figure is indicative and includes VAT. Your itemised quote, after Ben has visited, is the price you can hold us to.
Priced on the space you gain
We price on the new floor area you are adding, VAT included from the start. No vague ranges and no "from" prices that grow once work begins.
Structural work shown as its own line
Removing a load bearing wall or opening up the back of the house is priced separately, so you can see exactly what it adds.
An itemised quote you can hold us to
After a visit to measure up, Ben sends a line by line quote for the whole job, not just the shell. If anything changes on site, you see it first.
Why homeowners choose Beacon
Choosing an extension builder usually comes down to three quotes and a gut feeling. Here is what tips it.
The owner is on the job
Martin Jarrald is a working carpenter and builder, not a sales office. The person who quotes your extension is the person who runs it.
A quote with the workings shown
Every quote carries a full scope of works and a breakdown of costs. If it lands above your budget, we rework it before anybody commits to anything.
No deposit to hold a date
Your booking is confirmed without money up front, followed by a contract, a payment schedule and a programme of works with dated milestones.
Accredited to the standard the work demands
CITB and City & Guilds qualified and a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen. Every structural change is covered by a structural engineer's report signed off by building control.
The whole job, not just the shell
Brickwork, carpentry, plastering, kitchens and bathrooms delivered by one tight, permanent team. Costs are tracked and controlled throughout, not totted up at the end.
Guild of Master CraftsmenMember
Building control sign offOn every structural change
Recent extensions
Finished work you can go and stand in.
Real projects, real villages. Ask Ben and he will put you in touch with the homeowners.
Sawyers
Single storey side and rear extension: utility, shower room and a sunroom with underfloor heating.
Yeoman Way
Wraparound single storey extension, first floor over the garage and a full remodel of a three bedroom home.
Turner Road
Large rear extension for an open plan kitchen, living and dining space, plus a downstairs shower room.
Harts Cottage
Extension and full refurbishment of a detached cottage, with a new heating system and underfloor heating.
Maple House
Rear extension and remodel. New brickwork detailed to match the original house, seamlessly.
More extensions, loft conversions and renovations on the main Beacon website.
View all projectsHow it works
From a number on a screen to a programme of works with dates on it.
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Instant estimate
Use the calculator above. Ben gets your size, scope, budget and timescale, so the first call starts at the quote rather than the beginning.
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A call within a day
Ben calls to understand what you want, whether you have drawings yet, and whether Beacon is the right fit for the job.
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Visit and measure up
A visit to your home to measure, look at the structure and talk through the design. If you need drawings, we introduce local architectural partners.
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Itemised quote
A full scope of works with every cost broken down. Free, no obligation, and reworked with you if it lands above budget.
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Booked, no deposit
Contract, payment schedule and a programme of works with dated milestones. Your date is held without a penny up front.
What homeowners say
Recommended by name, in the villages we work in.
"Martin and Ben were exactly what you dream of from a builder. They arrived when they said they would and finished when they said they would."
"Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Beacon Property Solutions. They have recently completed an open plan extension for us and everyone just says 'wow'!"
"We hired Beacon for a single storey living room extension in Ipswich and couldn't be happier. Reliable, professional, and genuinely good at what they do."
"Martin and Ben are great to work with. They have given us a fabulous new space in our house which makes a difference to our lives every day."
"Every single tradesperson sent to the house has been professional, courteous, and always left the house in a clean, tidy state."
"We highly recommend Ben and his team for the quality of their work, their professionalism, and their attention to our requirements."
"Ben, Martin and the wider Beacon team completed an integral annexe for my mother in law in readiness for Christmas. They had it done and ready as they promised."
"Martin and his team are absolutely fantastic! The final result is stunning and the quality of work is excellent!"
Where we build
Hadleigh based. Around 25 miles in every direction.
Close enough that Martin is on site every day, and that you can drive past our finished extensions before you decide.
- Hadleigh
- Ipswich
- Colchester
- Sudbury
- Bury St Edmunds
- Woodbridge
- Kesgrave
- Stowmarket
- Felixstowe
- Manningtree
- Lavenham
- Needham Market
- Capel St Mary
- East Bergholt
- Stanway
- Lexden
- Elmsett
- Kersey
- Layham
- Whatfield
- Bildeston
- Raydon
Questions homeowners ask
Straight answers, before you pick up the phone.
How accurate is the instant estimate?
It is an indicative figure based on Beacon's current rates per square metre, with VAT included. Every extension is different, so ground conditions, glazing, the kitchen or bathroom you choose and how the new space ties into the old one all move the final number. Treat it as an honest starting point. Your itemised quote sets out every cost line.
What does the estimate include?
The estimate uses Beacon's rate per square metre for building the new space, including VAT, plus an indicative allowance where structural alterations are involved. Your itemised quote will set out exactly what is included and what is not, line by line, so there are no surprises later.
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
Some single storey extensions fall under permitted development, while larger or two storey extensions usually need planning permission. Beacon can introduce you to local architectural partners for drawings and planning, and every structural change is covered by a structural engineer's report signed off by building control.
Do I need an architect before I get in touch?
No. If you are at the ideas stage, Ben will visit, give you a build estimate and point you towards trusted local designers for drawings and planning. If you already have drawings, Beacon will price them directly into a full proposal.
Do you take a deposit to hold a start date?
No. Your date is confirmed with a contract, a payment schedule and a programme of works with dated milestones. No money changes hands up front to hold the diary.
How soon could you start my extension?
It depends on what is already booked in. Rather than promise a date on a web page, Ben will give you an honest picture of lead times when he calls, and it will be written into your programme of works before anything starts.
Who will actually be on site?
Martin, and the same small permanent team of carpenters, bricklayers and multi traders from the first visit to handover. Not a rotating cast of subcontractors. Clients tell us the house is left clean every evening, and we intend to keep it that way.
Which areas do you cover?
Beacon is based in Hadleigh, Suffolk, and builds extensions within roughly 25 miles: Ipswich, Colchester, Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds, Woodbridge, Stowmarket and the villages between. If you are unsure whether you are in range, ask. Ben will tell you straight.
Get your number. Then decide.
An indicative, VAT inclusive estimate in under a minute, followed by a call from Ben and a fully itemised quote. Free, and without obligation.