Abram, Greater Manchester
Wraparound extension in Abram
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 Abram and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Abram sits in Greater Manchester, with postcode districts including WN2, WN3 and WN4. Wraparound projects around Abram 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 Abram?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Abram start from our North West England rate of £2,070–£3,380 per square metre, including VAT. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £45,500–£74,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £62,000–£101,500 |
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 Abram?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Abram follows the English householder rules.
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 Abram like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Abram. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a wraparound extension in Abram 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Abram
From Abram, the nearest places we also cover are Hindley (1.8 miles) and Ince-in-Makerfield (2.0 miles).
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- Wraparound extension in Ince-in-Makerfield
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Abram
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.
Is the site visit in Abram free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Does a wraparound need planning permission?
Often yes, because the side and rear parts are judged together. Some fit within permitted development; we check before drawing.
Do you handle building control in Abram?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Abram?
As a guide, £2,070–£3,380 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £45,500–£74,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.