Covering Gloucester
Our coverage around Gloucester (GL1) also includes Cheltenham, Stroud and Ledbury.
Homes in the South West
Homes in the South West range from coastal and rural properties in stone and slate to city terraces and modern estates, so extensions are designed to match the local materials.
What is 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.
- Party wall process with both neighbours if needed
- Pitched, flat or glazed roof with rooflights
- Glazing, insulation, plastering and electrics
How much should I budget for a wraparound extension?
Indicative costs for wraparound extensions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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?
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. Most need householder planning permission, which usually takes around eight weeks once validated.
What can change the price or programme?
- Roof water from an L-shape needs careful falls and outlets.
- An open-plan space this size needs a heating plan, often underfloor heating.
How does the project run?
- 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.
Wraparound extensions: common questions
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.
How do I get a price for wraparound extensions in Gloucester?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Wraparound extensions near Gloucester
- Wraparound extensions in Cheltenham
- Wraparound extensions in Stroud
- Wraparound extensions in Ledbury
- Wraparound extensions in Ross-on-Wye
Learn more about wraparound extensions, or see every project we cover in Gloucester.

