Worcestershire
Knocking through to a rear extension in Worcestershire
Steel beams, padstones and props to open the back of the house safely. Rear extensions in Worcestershire: we cover 8 towns including Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
Older houses in Worcestershire often have solid brick back walls carrying a lot of weight, so the steel design comes early. Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Worcestershire. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
What does it cost in Worcestershire?
As a guide, £3,500–£9,000 including VAT. Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
What approvals does it need in Worcestershire?
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 Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?
We cover 8 towns and districts in Worcestershire, including Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.