Goodmayes, Greater London
Wraparound extension in Goodmayes
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 Goodmayes and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Goodmayes sits in Greater London, with postcode districts including IG3, RM6 and RM8. In Goodmayes we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.
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How much does a wraparound extension cost in Goodmayes?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Goodmayes start from our London rate of £2,860–£4,680 per square metre, including VAT. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £63,000–£103,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £86,000–£140,500 |
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 Goodmayes?
Whether your wraparound extension in Goodmayes 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. 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 Goodmayes like to extend?
Goodmayes is mostly 1930s semis, short terraces and post-war houses, so full-width single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are realistic on many plots. Some later estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history first.
How a wraparound extension in Goodmayes comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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 Goodmayes
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Becontree (1.0 miles) and Ilford (1.7 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Goodmayes
Can you match the brick or stone on my Goodmayes 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.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
Do you handle building control in Goodmayes?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Goodmayes?
Including IG3, RM6 and RM8, and the surrounding Greater London area.