Maidstone, Kent
Wraparound extension in Maidstone
Thinking about a wraparound extension in Maidstone? An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Maidstone (ME14, ME15 and ME16) as part of our Kent work. In Maidstone we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.
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 Maidstone?
In Maidstone, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,460–£4,030 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £54,000–£88,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £74,000–£121,000 |
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 Maidstone?
Whether your wraparound extension in Maidstone 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 Maidstone like to extend?
Maidstone has a mix of Victorian terraces near the centre and larger Edwardian and inter-war houses further out. Clay soils across much of the South East mean deeper foundations near trees, which we plan for at the survey. Wraparound projects around Maidstone often involve two neighbours, so we start the party wall conversations early.
How a wraparound extension in Maidstone 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Wraparound extensions near Maidstone
Close by, we work in Snodland, about 5.4 miles away, and Chatham, about 7.8 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Maidstone
What postcode areas do you cover around Maidstone?
Including ME14, ME15 and ME16, and the surrounding Kent area.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Maidstone?
As a guide, £2,460–£4,030 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £54,000–£88,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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.
Do you handle building control in Maidstone?
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.
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.