Covering Cheshunt
We work in Cheshunt (EN8) and the places around it, including Waltham Abbey, Enfield and Hoddesdon.
Homes in the East of England
The East of England has a large stock of post-war and modern estate housing alongside period homes in market towns, which makes garage conversions, single-storey extensions and loft conversions popular.
What do you get with a wraparound extension?
Because it removes two external walls, a wraparound needs careful structural design and a good plan for the corner where the steels meet. We design, apply for any permissions, build and finish the shell, and can fit the kitchen as part of the same contract.
- Party wall process with both neighbours if needed
- Pitched, flat or glazed roof with rooflights
- Glazing, insulation, plastering and electrics
What will a wraparound extension cost?
Guide prices for wraparound extensions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| Wraparound extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £3,400 to £3,800 per m² |
| Good specification | £3,800 to £4,250 per m² |
| High specification | £4,250 to £4,700 per m² |
What approvals does a wraparound extension need in England?
Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.
In England a wraparound extension is treated as one extension, and because it covers both the side and the rear it does not normally fit within permitted development.
What should I think about before starting?
- Roof water from an L-shape needs careful falls and outlets.
- An open-plan space this size needs a heating plan, often underfloor heating.
What are the steps?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
What people ask before starting
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Typically £3,400 to £4,700 per square metre including VAT. Many come in between £85,000 and £120,000 before the kitchen.
Can we keep part of the kitchen working?
Often, by sequencing the work so the old back wall comes out last. We agree a plan with you before starting.
Who deals with the council for a project in Cheshunt?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Wraparound extensions in nearby towns
- Wraparound extensions in Waltham Abbey
- Wraparound extensions in Enfield
- Wraparound extensions in Hoddesdon
- Wraparound extensions in Chingford
Learn more about wraparound extensions, or see every project we cover in Cheshunt.

