Liverpool, Merseyside
Wraparound extension in Liverpool
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 Liverpool and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Liverpool and its postcode districts L5, L8, L9 and L12 are part of our Merseyside coverage. In Liverpool 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 Liverpool?
In Liverpool, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,070–£3,380 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. 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 |
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 Liverpool?
Whether your wraparound extension in Liverpool 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. 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 Liverpool like to extend?
Liverpool has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.
How a wraparound extension in Liverpool 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.
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.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Wraparound extensions near Liverpool
Neighbouring places we cover include Kensington (1.0 miles) and Kirkdale (1.6 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Kensington
- Wraparound extension in Kirkdale
- Wraparound extension in Birkenhead
- Wraparound extension in Dingle
- Wraparound extension in Wavertree
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Liverpool
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Liverpool?
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.
Is the site visit in Liverpool free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
What postcode areas do you cover around Liverpool?
Including L5, L8, L9, L12, L15 and L25, and the surrounding Merseyside area.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.