Tring, Hertfordshire
Terraced house rear extension in Tring
We plan and build rear extensions for terraced houses for homeowners in Tring. Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Tring sits in Hertfordshire, with postcode districts including HP23. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Hertfordshire, 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 Tring?
A terraced house rear extension in Tring is priced at £2,170–£3,500 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £29,500–£47,000 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £39,000–£63,000 |
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 Tring?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Tring follows the English householder rules.
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.
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 Tring like to extend?
Post-war semis and newer estates are typical of Tring, and many have room for a full-width extension. Shrinkable clay is common in the East of England, so foundations near trees and hedges are designed to NHBC-style depth guidance.
How a terraced house rear extension in Tring 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.
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.
Terraced house rear extensions near Tring
From Tring, the nearest places we also cover are Berkhamsted (4.6 miles) and Aylesbury (6.8 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Tring
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.
Do you handle building control in Tring?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Will my terrace be in a conservation area?
Many Victorian terraces are. Your council's map shows it; we check at the survey.
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.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Tring?
As a guide, £2,170–£3,500 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £29,500–£47,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Tring?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.