Covering West Midlands
Our side return extensions service in the West Midlands covers Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Dudley and more.
Homes in the West Midlands
Across the West Midlands, terraced and semi-detached houses in red brick are typical, along with post-war estates where garage conversions and side extensions are popular.
What does a side return extension involve?
A side return extension builds over the narrow passage that runs beside the back of many Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, widening the kitchen or dining room by a metre or two. It is usually combined with a glazed or part-glazed roof so the deeper room still gets daylight.
- Structural steel to remove the side wall
- Drainage and new gully positions
- Underfloor heating ready screed if wanted
How much should I budget for a side return extension?
Indicative costs for side return extensions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| Side return extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £3,350 to £3,700 per m² |
| Good specification | £3,700 to £4,150 per m² |
| High specification | £4,150 to £4,550 per m² |
Do you need permission for a side return extension in the West Midlands?
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
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.
What can affect a side return extension?
- Glazed roofs need careful detailing against the neighbour’s wall.
- Many terraces sit in conservation areas, where side extensions need planning permission.
How does the project run?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Side return extensions: common questions
Will I need a party wall agreement?
Most likely, because the new wall usually sits on or near the boundary. We serve the notices and work with your neighbour’s surveyor if one is appointed.
Is a glazed roof too hot in summer?
Modern solar-control glass and a mix of glazed and solid roof keep it comfortable. We advise on the balance during design.
Can you visit a house in the West Midlands to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Side return extensions in nearby towns
- Side return extensions in Birmingham
- Side return extensions in Coventry
- Side return extensions in Wolverhampton
- Side return extensions in Dudley
- Side return extensions in Walsall
- Side return extensions in Solihull
- Side return extensions in Sutton Coldfield
- Side return extensions in West Bromwich
- Side return extensions in Halesowen
- Side return extensions in Stourbridge
- Side return extensions in Smethwick
- Side return extensions in Willenhall
- Side return extensions in Tipton
- Side return extensions in Bloxwich
- Side return extensions in Wednesfield
- Side return extensions in Aston
- Side return extensions in Shirley
- Side return extensions in Brierley Hill
- Side return extensions in Aldridge
- Side return extensions in Acocks Green
- Side return extensions in Bartley Green
Learn more about side return extensions, or see every project we cover in West Midlands.