Isle of Wight
Knocking through to a rear extension in the Isle of Wight
Steel beams, padstones and props to open the back of the house safely. We design and build rear extensions across the Isle of Wight, from Newport and Ryde to Cowes, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Island and remote addresses in the Isle of Wight are by arrangement: we confirm whether we can take the job, and agree any travel costs, before the first visit.
Older houses in the Isle of Wight often have solid brick back walls carrying a lot of weight, so the steel design comes early. Around Isle of Wight the housing ranges from inter-war semis to 1960s and 1970s estates with good-sized gardens. Many of the newer estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history before anything is drawn.
What does it cost in the Isle of Wight?
As a guide, £3,500–£9,000 including VAT. We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
What approvals does it need in the Isle of Wight?
Planning and Building Regulations are separate in England: even a permitted development extension is inspected for foundations, drainage, structure, insulation, fire safety and ventilation, through the council or a registered building control approver, ending with a completion certificate.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
Where in the Isle of Wight do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can the whole back wall come out?
Often, with a beam across the full width or a goalpost frame. Some walls need a short pier left at the ends.
Do I need building control for a beam?
Yes. The calculations and the installed steel are checked.
How long does it take?
The wall itself usually comes out in a day or two, timed for when the extension is weathertight.
Do you cover all of the Isle of Wight?
We cover 6 towns and districts in the Isle of Wight, including Newport, Ryde and Cowes. Remote and island addresses are by arrangement.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.