Smethwick, West Midlands
Terraced house rear extension in Smethwick
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 Smethwick and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Smethwick (B66, B67 and B68) as part of our West Midlands work. On a Smethwick terrace both neighbours usually need party wall notices or agreement, so we talk to them early.
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 Smethwick?
A terraced house rear extension in Smethwick is priced at £2,050–£3,300 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
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 Smethwick?
The planning route for a terraced house rear extension in Smethwick is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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 Smethwick like to extend?
Smethwick 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 Smethwick comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Smethwick
Neighbouring places we cover include West Bromwich (2.1 miles) and Oldbury (2.1 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Smethwick
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Smethwick?
As a guide, £2,050–£3,300 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £27,500–£44,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building control in Smethwick?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How do you keep the house clean?
Dust screens, floor protection and a single protected route through the house.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Smethwick house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
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.