Whitefield, Greater Manchester
Terraced house rear extension in Whitefield
For homes in Whitefield, 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.
Whitefield sits in Greater Manchester, with postcode districts including M25, M26 and M45. In Whitefield we plan the delivery route through the house and the skip licence before anything else.
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 Whitefield?
In Whitefield, our guide for a terraced house rear extension is £1,930–£3,100 per square metre including VAT for a 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a terraced house rear extension in Whitefield?
Whether your terraced house rear extension in Whitefield 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.
Because rear extensions often sit on or near the boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 usually applies in England. Notices go out one or two months before work depending on the type of work, and a surveyor's award is only needed if a neighbour does not consent.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Whitefield like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Whitefield. 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 Whitefield 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Whitefield
From Whitefield, the nearest places we also cover are Radcliffe (1.3 miles) and Prestwich (1.3 miles).
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- Terraced house rear extension in Prestwich
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Whitefield
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 much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Whitefield?
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.
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Whitefield house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Whitefield?
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 Whitefield?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.