Teignmouth, Devon
Wraparound extension in Teignmouth
For homes in Teignmouth, 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.
Teignmouth is covered from our Devon round, including TQ14. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Devon 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 Teignmouth?
In Teignmouth, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,290–£3,740 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £50,500–£82,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £68,500–£112,500 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Teignmouth?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Teignmouth.
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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Teignmouth like to extend?
Teignmouth has Victorian terraces nearer the centre and post-war semis on the edges. Sloping gardens are frequent, which affects floor levels and steps down to the patio. In Teignmouth we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.
How a wraparound extension in Teignmouth 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, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Wraparound extensions near Teignmouth
Close by, we work in Dawlish, about 2.8 miles away, and Kingsteignton, about 3.8 miles away.
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- Wraparound extension in Kingsteignton
- Wraparound extension in Newton Abbot
- Wraparound extension in Torquay
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Teignmouth
Is the site visit in Teignmouth free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Teignmouth?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Teignmouth?
Including TQ14, and the surrounding Devon area.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Teignmouth?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.