Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Single-storey rear extension in Wolverhampton
Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. We design, get the approvals for and build single-storey rear extensions in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Wolverhampton is covered from our West Midlands round, including WV2, WV3, WV4 and WV6. On post-war semis and estate houses like those around Wolverhampton, a single-storey rear extension is usually the simplest way to fix a small back kitchen without touching the bedrooms.
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How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Wolverhampton?
A single-storey rear extension in Wolverhampton is priced at £1,900–£3,100 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,000–£37,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £38,000–£62,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £45,500–£74,500 |
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 single-storey rear extension in Wolverhampton?
Whether your single-storey rear extension in Wolverhampton needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part 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 Wolverhampton like to extend?
Wolverhampton has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a single-storey rear extension in Wolverhampton 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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.
Single-storey rear extensions near Wolverhampton
From Wolverhampton, the nearest places we also cover are Wednesfield (1.8 miles) and Willenhall (2.7 miles).
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Wolverhampton
How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Wolverhampton?
As a guide, £1,900–£3,100 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £23,000–£37,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Wolverhampton house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Does it add value to the house?
Nationwide's October 2025 house price research found that a 10% increase in floor area is linked to about 5% higher value on average. It is a guide, not a promise; local agents can tell you what extended homes on your street sell for.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Wolverhampton?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do you handle building control in Wolverhampton?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.