Covering Solihull
Solihull sits 7 miles south-east of Birmingham, with Shirley 2 miles to the west and Acocks Green 3 miles to the north-west.
Homes in the West Midlands
Red-brick terraces and inter-war semis make up much of the housing in the West Midlands, which suits rear extensions, dormer lofts and hip-to-gable conversions, with more modern estates on the edges of the towns.
What does a wraparound extension involve?
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.
- 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?
Use these ranges to budget for wraparound extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| 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?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
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?
- Both neighbours may need party wall notices.
- Roof water from an L-shape needs careful falls and outlets.
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.
- 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.
Questions about a wraparound extension in Solihull
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 Solihull 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.
Also covering
- Wraparound extensions in Shirley
- Wraparound extensions in Acocks Green
- Wraparound extensions in Birmingham
- Wraparound extensions in Aston
Learn more about wraparound extensions, or see every project we cover in Solihull.