Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire
Wraparound extension in Kempston Hardwick
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We design, get the approvals for and build wraparound extensions in Kempston Hardwick and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Kempston Hardwick is covered from our Bedfordshire round, including MK40, MK42 and MK43. Wraparound projects around Kempston Hardwick often involve two neighbours, so we start the party wall conversations 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 wraparound extension cost in Kempston Hardwick?
In Kempston Hardwick, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,330–£3,820 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. 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 |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £51,500–£84,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £70,000–£114,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Kempston Hardwick?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Kempston Hardwick.
Side return infills and the side leg of a wraparound are treated as side extensions in England: single-storey, no more than 4 metres high and no wider than half the original house. They are not permitted development in conservation areas, National Parks or National Landscapes, and a joined wraparound often needs a planning application because the side and rear rules apply together.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Kempston Hardwick like to extend?
Kempston Hardwick mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a wraparound extension in Kempston Hardwick 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.
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.
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.
Wraparound extensions near Kempston Hardwick
Close by, we work in Kempston, about 1.8 miles away, and Bedford, about 3.4 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Kempston Hardwick
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Kempston Hardwick?
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.
Is it worth it over a side return alone?
If you want a dining table and a sofa as well as the kitchen, usually yes.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Kempston Hardwick house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Kempston Hardwick?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.