Hexham, Northumberland
Wraparound extension in Hexham
Wraparound extension in Hexham: an L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Hexham sits in Northumberland, with postcode districts including NE46. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Northumberland where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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 Hexham?
For Hexham we work from the North East England rate: £1,980–£3,240 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £43,500–£71,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £59,500–£97,000 |
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 Hexham?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Hexham.
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. 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 Hexham like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Hexham. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a wraparound extension in Hexham 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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 Hexham
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Prudhoe (10.0 miles) and Consett (13.5 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Prudhoe
- Wraparound extension in Consett
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- Wraparound extension in Newburn
- Wraparound extension in Ponteland
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Hexham
Is the site visit in Hexham free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Hexham?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
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.
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 Hexham?
Including NE46, and the surrounding Northumberland area.