Aberkenfig, South Wales Valleys
Side return extension in Aberkenfig
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Aberkenfig and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Aberkenfig (CF31, CF32 and CF35) as part of our South Wales Valleys work. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of the South Wales Valleys, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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 side return extension cost in Aberkenfig?
A side return extension in Aberkenfig is priced at £2,140–£3,530 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Prices in Wales sit below our West Midlands baseline; sloping sites are the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £25,500–£42,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £37,500–£62,000 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Aberkenfig?
The planning route for a side return extension in Aberkenfig is set by Wales's householder rules and your council.
In Wales a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 metres high and the house ends up no more than 50% wider than the original. Many side return infills on terraced streets, and most wraparounds, go through a householder application.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 also applies in Wales: two months' notice for work to a shared wall and one month for foundations dug close to a neighbour's building.
Conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict permitted development in Wales, and listed buildings need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development or a householder planning application.
What are homes in Aberkenfig like to extend?
Aberkenfig is largely terraced streets on sloping ground, where back gardens step up or down from the house. Excavation, retaining walls and drainage are priced at the survey.
How a side return extension in Aberkenfig 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 or householder planning application, then Building Regulations drawings to the Welsh Approved Documents and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Side return extensions near Aberkenfig
From Aberkenfig, the nearest places we also cover are Coity (2.1 miles) and Bridgend (2.5 miles).
- Side return extension in Coity
- Side return extension in Bridgend
- Side return extension in Pyle
- Side return extension in Maesteg
- Side return extension in Porthcawl
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Aberkenfig
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
How much does a side return extension cost in Aberkenfig?
As a guide, £2,140–£3,530 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²): about £25,500–£42,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Is a side return permitted development?
Sometimes, as a side extension within the width and height limits, but not in conservation areas, and many terraces are in one.
Is the site visit in Aberkenfig free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Aberkenfig?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.