Wraparound extensions in Shirley

Covering Shirley

We work in Shirley (B90) and the places around it, including Solihull, Acocks Green and Birmingham.

Homes in the West Midlands

The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s semis and Victorian terraces in red brick, so matching brick and roof tiles is often the key to an extension that looks original.

What is included in a wraparound extension in Shirley?

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.

Pitched, flat or glazed roof with rooflights
Glazing, insulation, plastering and electrics
Optional kitchen supply and installation

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

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?

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 affect a wraparound extension?

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

What happens after I enquire?

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

What people ask before starting

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 long does a wraparound take?

Around 12 to 18 weeks on site after approvals.

Who deals with the council for a project in Shirley?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

Wraparound extensions near Shirley

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