Torquay, Devon
Terraced house rear extension in Torquay
For homes in Torquay, a terraced house rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Torquay and its postcode districts TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4 are part of our Devon coverage. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Devon, 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 Torquay?
A terraced house rear extension in Torquay is priced at £2,130–£3,430 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £29,000–£46,500 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £38,500–£62,000 |
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 Torquay?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Torquay follows the English householder rules.
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.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Torquay like to extend?
Torquay has Victorian terraces nearer the centre and post-war semis on the edges. Sloping gardens are frequent, which affects floor levels and steps down to the patio.
How a terraced house rear extension in Torquay 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.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Terraced house rear extensions near Torquay
Close by, we work in Cockington, about 1.4 miles away, and Paignton, about 2.6 miles away.
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Torquay
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Torquay?
As a guide, £2,130–£3,430 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £29,000–£46,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Is the site visit in Torquay free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Torquay?
Including TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4, and the surrounding Devon area.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Torquay?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.