Durham, County Durham
Wraparound extension in Durham
We plan and build wraparound extensions for homeowners in Durham. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Durham is covered from our County Durham round, including DH1. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in County Durham 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 Durham?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Durham start from our North East England rate of £1,980–£3,240 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 |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £43,500–£71,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £59,500–£97,000 |
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 Durham?
Whether your wraparound extension in Durham needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In England the side part of a side return or wraparound must meet the side-extension rules (one storey, under 4 metres high, no more than half the width of the original house), and those rights do not apply on designated land. Because a wraparound combines a side and a rear extension, many need householder planning permission.
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. 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 Durham like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Durham. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a wraparound extension in Durham 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.
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, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Durham
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Spennymoor (5.5 miles) and Chester-le-Street (5.7 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Spennymoor
- Wraparound extension in Chester-le-Street
- Wraparound extension in Hetton-le-Hole
- Wraparound extension in Houghton-le-Spring
- Wraparound extension in Stanley
Other work in Durham:
FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Durham
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Durham?
As a guide, £1,980–£3,240 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £43,500–£71,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Durham?
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 Durham house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
Do you handle building control in Durham?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.