Kitchen extensions · York

Kitchen extensions in York

Kitchen extensions in York from SK Residential: design, approvals and the build handled under one contract, with one point of contact from the first visit to completion.

Covering York

Alongside York, we also cover Selby (12 miles to the south), Harrogate and Goole.

Homes in Yorkshire and the Humber

Stone-built terraces are typical of many West Yorkshire towns, while red brick dominates in Hull and much of South Yorkshire, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension here.

What do you get with a kitchen extension?

A kitchen extension is a single-storey extension designed around a new kitchen, usually creating an open-plan kitchen, dining and family space that opens onto the garden. Planning the kitchen layout at the same time as the building means the drains, steels, windows and power end up where the kitchen needs them.

  • Drainage, gas and electrics planned to the kitchen layout
  • Kitchen fitting, worktop templating and appliances
  • Tiling, flooring and decoration-ready finish

How much should I budget for a kitchen extension?

Guide prices for kitchen extensions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

Kitchen extensionsGuide price incl. VAT
Extension build£2,600 to £4,000 per m²
Kitchen supply and fit, mid-range£10,000 to £20,000
Kitchen supply and fit, high-end£20,000 to £40,000

Planning and building rules in York

In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.

In England a single-storey rear extension can often go ahead under permitted development: up to 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached one, no higher than 4 m, with eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary. Deeper extensions, up to 6 m or 8 m, need prior approval from the council first.

What should York homeowners check first?

  • Islands with sinks or hobs need drainage and power routed in the slab.
  • Underfloor heating suits large kitchen-diners with glazed walls.

How does the project run?

  1. Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
  2. Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
  3. Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
  4. Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

What people ask before starting

Do kitchen extensions need planning permission?

They follow the same rules as any single-storey extension. Many in England are permitted development.

Is underfloor heating worth it?

In large open-plan rooms with big glazed doors it frees up wall space and heats evenly. We include it as an option.

Who deals with the council for a project in York?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

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