Pitsea, Essex
Kitchen-diner rear extension in Pitsea
We plan and build kitchen-diner rear extensions for homeowners in Pitsea. An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Pitsea sits in Essex, with postcode districts including SS13, SS14 and SS16. A kitchen-diner is often the reason people in Pitsea extend: the back kitchen in post-war semis and newer estates is rarely big enough for a table.
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 kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Pitsea?
In Pitsea, our guide for a kitchen-diner rear extension is £2,010–£3,290 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £24,000–£39,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £40,500–£65,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £48,500–£79,000 |
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 kitchen-diner rear extension in Pitsea?
The planning route for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Pitsea is set by England's householder rules and your council.
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Pitsea like to extend?
Post-war semis and newer estates are typical of Pitsea, and many have room for a full-width extension. Shrinkable clay is common in the East of England, so foundations near trees and hedges are designed to NHBC-style depth guidance.
How a kitchen-diner rear extension in Pitsea comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Kitchen-diner rear extensions near Pitsea
We also build kitchen-diner rear extensions in nearby Basildon (2.2 miles) and South Benfleet (2.3 miles).
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FAQ
Kitchen-diner rear extension questions in Pitsea
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
Where does the cooker extraction go?
Through the new wall or roof, ducted to outside. Recirculating hoods are possible but less effective.
How much does a kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Pitsea?
As a guide, £2,010–£3,290 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £24,000–£39,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building control in Pitsea?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Is the site visit in Pitsea free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.