Wickford, Essex
Wraparound extension in Wickford
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 Wickford and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Wickford and its postcode districts SS11 and SS12 are part of our Essex coverage. Wraparound projects around Wickford 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 Wickford?
For Wickford we work from the East of England rate: £2,330–£3,820 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 |
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 Wickford?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Wickford is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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. 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 Wickford like to extend?
Wickford mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a wraparound extension in Wickford 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.
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.
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 Wickford
From Wickford, the nearest places we also cover are Pitsea (3.3 miles) and Rayleigh (3.9 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Pitsea
- Wraparound extension in Rayleigh
- Wraparound extension in Basildon
- Wraparound extension in South Benfleet
- Wraparound extension in Billericay
Other work in Wickford:
FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Wickford
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Wickford?
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 it take a lot of garden?
Less than a deep rear extension of the same area, because part of the space comes from the side passage.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Wickford?
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.
Do you handle building control in Wickford?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Is the site visit in Wickford free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.