Workington, Cumbria
Terraced house rear extension in Workington
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for terraced houses in Workington and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Workington is covered from our Cumbria round, including CA14. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Cumbria, and most rear extensions here go in without side access.
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 terraced house rear extension cost in Workington?
For Workington we work from the North West England rate: £1,930–£3,100 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £26,000–£42,000 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £34,500–£56,000 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a terraced house rear extension in Workington?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a terraced house rear extension in Workington.
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England: you serve notice two months before work to a shared wall, and one month before digging foundations within 3 metres (or 6 metres for deeper foundations) of a neighbour's building. Neighbours can agree in writing; if they dissent, surveyors agree an award.
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 Workington like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Workington. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a terraced house rear extension in Workington 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings 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.
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Workington
Do you handle building control in Workington?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Workington?
As a guide, £1,930–£3,100 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £26,000–£42,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
What postcode areas do you cover around Workington?
Including CA14, and the surrounding Cumbria area.
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.