Aberkenfig, South Wales Valleys
Bungalow rear extension in Aberkenfig
For homes in Aberkenfig, a bungalow rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Aberkenfig (CF31, CF32 and CF35) as part of our South Wales Valleys work. For bungalows in the South Wales Valleys, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Aberkenfig?
For Aberkenfig we work from the Wales rate: £1,720–£2,790 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. Prices in Wales sit below our West Midlands baseline; sloping sites are the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £20,500–£33,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £41,500–£67,000 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Aberkenfig?
Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Aberkenfig follows the Welsh householder rules.
The Welsh Government's householder rules let many homes add a single-storey rear extension up to 4 metres deep and 4 metres high without a planning application. Deeper projects go through a householder application, because Wales has no prior approval route.
Conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict permitted development in Wales, and listed buildings need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Aberkenfig like to extend?
Stone terraces along the valley floors and post-war semis higher up are typical of Aberkenfig. Sloping sites are common, so floor levels and retaining walls are designed at the start.
How a bungalow rear extension in Aberkenfig comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Bungalow rear extensions near Aberkenfig
From Aberkenfig, the nearest places we also cover are Coity (2.1 miles) and Bridgend (2.5 miles).
- Bungalow rear extension in Coity
- Bungalow rear extension in Bridgend
- Bungalow rear extension in Pyle
- Bungalow rear extension in Maesteg
- Bungalow rear extension in Porthcawl
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Aberkenfig
Do you handle building control in Aberkenfig?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered approver under the Welsh regulations and hand over the completion certificate.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Is a bungalow extension cheaper?
The rates are similar per square metre; roof work can add a little.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In Wales, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or close to a neighbour's foundations. We serve the notices.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Aberkenfig house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.