Hockley, West Midlands
Terraced house rear extension in Hockley
For homes in Hockley, 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.
Hockley and its postcode districts B18, B19 and B20 are part of our West Midlands coverage. In Hockley 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 Hockley?
In Hockley, our guide for a terraced house rear extension is £2,050–£3,300 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £27,500–£44,500 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £37,000–£59,500 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a terraced house rear extension in Hockley?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a terraced house rear extension in Hockley.
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.
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 Hockley like to extend?
Hockley has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a terraced house rear extension in Hockley 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Terraced house rear extensions near Hockley
Close by, we work in Aston, about 1.4 miles away, and Birmingham, about 1.5 miles away.
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Hockley
How long does a rear extension take to build in Hockley?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Will my terrace be in a conservation area?
Many Victorian terraces are. Your council's map shows it; we check at the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Hockley?
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.
Do you handle building control in Hockley?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Is the site visit in Hockley free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.