Wraparound extensions · Gloucester

Wraparound extensions in Gloucester

Our wraparound extensions service covers Gloucester and the rest of Gloucestershire. You get a fixed price in writing for the agreed specification, and one person co-ordinating the trades.

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 extensionsGuide 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?

  1. Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
  2. Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
  3. Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
  4. 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

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