Wraparound extensions in Chester-le-Street

Covering Chester-le-Street

Our coverage around Chester-le-Street (DH3) also includes Washington (4 miles to the north-east) and Houghton-le-Spring.

Homes in the North East

Housing across the North East ranges from colliery terraces and Tyneside flats to suburban semis and modern estates, each with different options for extending.

What goes into 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.

Design, planning drawings and structural calculations
Party wall process with both neighbours if needed
Glazing, insulation, plastering and electrics

How much should I budget for a wraparound extension?

What wraparound extensions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

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

How is a wraparound extension approved in Chester-le-Street?

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 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 can change the price or programme?

The corner steel connection is the critical detail and is designed by a structural engineer.
Both neighbours may need party wall notices.

From first call to completion

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
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.

Does a wraparound need planning permission?

Usually yes. In England it combines a side and rear extension, which takes it outside permitted development in most cases.

Can you visit a house in Chester-le-Street 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.

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