Newtownards, County Down
Wraparound extension in Newtownards
For homes in Newtownards, a wraparound extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Newtownards (BT23) as part of our County Down work. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in County Down where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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 Newtownards?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Newtownards start from our Northern Ireland rate of £1,910–£3,130 per square metre, including VAT. Northern Ireland prices are the lowest in our range.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £42,000–£69,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £57,500–£94,000 |
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 wraparound extension in Newtownards?
Here is how the rules in Northern Ireland apply to a wraparound extension in Newtownards.
In Northern Ireland side extensions that face a road, or go beyond permitted development limits, need planning permission from the council, and most wraparounds go through a planning application.
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act. Shared-wall work relies on agreement with your neighbour and the general law, so we put access and protection arrangements in writing before starting.
Conservation areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and listed buildings restrict permitted development in Northern Ireland. 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 Newtownards like to extend?
Newtownards has terraces near the centre, semis on the edges and many detached houses and bungalows in the surrounding countryside, where plots are often generous.
How a wraparound extension in Newtownards 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building control drawings to the Northern Ireland Technical Booklets and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
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.
Wraparound extensions near Newtownards
Close by, we work in Dundonald, about 4.3 miles away, and Bangor, about 4.8 miles away.
- Wraparound extension in Dundonald
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- Wraparound extension in Belfast
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Newtownards
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.
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.
What roof suits a wraparound?
A flat roof with a lantern, a standing-seam pitched roof or a glazed roof over the side leg. The choice usually follows the first-floor windows above.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act; we agree any shared-wall work with your neighbour in writing.
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.
Do you handle building control in Newtownards?
Yes. We apply to the council's building control team and hand over the completion certificate.