Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham
Wraparound extension in Hetton-le-Hole
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 Hetton-le-Hole and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Hetton-le-Hole (DH4 and DH5) as part of our County Durham work. Wraparound projects around Hetton-le-Hole 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 Hetton-le-Hole?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Hetton-le-Hole 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Hetton-le-Hole?
Whether your wraparound extension in Hetton-le-Hole 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 Hetton-le-Hole like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Hetton-le-Hole. 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 Hetton-le-Hole 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Hetton-le-Hole
Close by, we work in Houghton-le-Spring, about 1.7 miles away, and Seaham, about 4.4 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Hetton-le-Hole
Can you match the brick or stone on my Hetton-le-Hole house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
Can the corner be all glass?
Yes, with a steel or aluminium post or a structural glass corner. It needs careful thermal detailing to meet Building Regulations.
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Hetton-le-Hole?
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.
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.