Wraparound extensions in Derbyshire

Covering Derbyshire

Our wraparound extensions service in Derbyshire covers Derby, Chesterfield, Long Eaton and Ilkeston and more.

Homes in the East Midlands

The East Midlands combines red-brick terraces in the cities with a lot of post-war and modern estate housing, so rear extensions, garage conversions and loft conversions are all common.

What goes into a wraparound extension?

A wraparound extension combines a side return and a rear extension into one L-shaped build, giving the biggest possible ground-floor space on terraced and semi-detached houses. It usually creates a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area across the back of the house.

Design, planning drawings and structural calculations
Steel frame or goalpost for the corner opening
Glazing, insulation, plastering and electrics

What is the guide price for a wraparound extension in Derbyshire?

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

How is a wraparound extension approved in Derbyshire?

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 should I think about before starting?

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.
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.

Your questions answered

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.

How long does a wraparound take?

Around 12 to 18 weeks on site after approvals.

Can you visit a house in Derbyshire 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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