Chertsey, Surrey
Terraced house rear extension in Chertsey
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 Chertsey and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Chertsey sits in Surrey, with postcode districts including KT15, KT16 and TW17. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Surrey, 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 Chertsey?
For Chertsey we work from the South East England rate: £2,300–£3,700 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £31,000–£50,000 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £41,500–£66,500 |
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 Chertsey?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a terraced house rear extension in Chertsey.
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.
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 Chertsey like to extend?
Around Chertsey the housing ranges from inter-war semis to 1960s and 1970s estates with good-sized gardens. Many of the newer estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history before anything is drawn.
How a terraced house rear extension in Chertsey 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Chertsey
Neighbouring places we cover include Addlestone (1.3 miles) and Weybridge (2.4 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Chertsey
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Chertsey house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do both neighbours need party wall notices?
Usually yes in England and Wales, because the extension often sits on or near both boundaries.
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 Chertsey?
As a guide, £2,300–£3,700 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £31,000–£50,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Chertsey?
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.