Wokingham, Berkshire
Single-storey rear extension in Wokingham
We plan and build single-storey rear extensions for homeowners in Wokingham. Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Wokingham sits in Berkshire, with postcode districts including RG40, RG41 and RG45. On inter-war semis and 1960s estates like those around Wokingham, a single-storey rear extension is usually the simplest way to fix a small back kitchen without touching the bedrooms.
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 single-storey rear extension cost in Wokingham?
Guide prices for a single-storey rear extension in Wokingham start from our South East England rate of £2,130–£3,470 per square metre, including VAT. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £25,500–£41,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £42,500–£69,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £51,000–£83,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a single-storey rear extension in Wokingham?
Whether your single-storey rear extension in Wokingham needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it is 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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Wokingham like to extend?
Around Wokingham 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.
How a single-storey rear extension in Wokingham 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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.
Single-storey rear extensions near Wokingham
From Wokingham, the nearest places we also cover are Crowthorne (3.4 miles) and Bracknell (3.7 miles).
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Wokingham
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.
Is the site visit in Wokingham free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Is a flat roof or a pitched roof better?
A warm flat roof keeps the extension low under first-floor windows and suits a roof lantern; a pitched or lean-to roof gives a vaulted ceiling. Both last for decades when built properly.
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.
Do you handle building control in Wokingham?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Wokingham?
Including RG40, RG41 and RG45, and the surrounding Berkshire area.