Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Terraced house rear extension in Sunderland
Thinking about a terraced house rear extension in Sunderland? Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Sunderland is covered from our Tyne and Wear round, including SR2, SR3, SR4 and SR5. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Tyne and Wear, 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 Sunderland?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Sunderland start from our North East England rate of £1,840–£2,970 per square metre, including VAT. North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £25,000–£40,000 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £33,000–£53,500 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a terraced house rear extension in Sunderland?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a terraced house rear extension in Sunderland.
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 Sunderland like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Sunderland. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a terraced house rear extension in Sunderland 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 Sunderland
Neighbouring places we cover include Ryhope (2.3 miles) and The Boldons (3.9 miles).
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- Terraced house rear extension in The Boldons
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Sunderland
What postcode areas do you cover around Sunderland?
Including SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6 and SR9, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Sunderland?
As a guide, £1,840–£2,970 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £25,000–£40,000 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.
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.
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 Sunderland house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.