South Wales Valleys
Wraparound extensions in the South Wales Valleys
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We design and build rear extensions across the South Wales Valleys, from Rhondda and Tonypandy to Bridgend, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in the South Wales Valleys where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow. Stone terraces along the valley floors and post-war semis higher up are typical of the South Wales Valleys. Sloping sites are common, so floor levels and retaining walls are designed at the start.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in the South Wales Valleys?
For South Wales Valleys we work from the Wales rate: £2,050–£3,350 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. Prices in Wales sit below our West Midlands baseline; sloping sites are the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £45,000–£73,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £61,500–£100,500 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission in the South Wales Valleys?
In Wales a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 metres high and the house ends up no more than 50% wider than the original. Many side return infills on terraced streets, and most wraparounds, go through a householder application.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 also applies in Wales: two months' notice for work to a shared wall and one month for foundations dug close to a neighbour's building.
Conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict permitted development in Wales, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in the South Wales Valleys do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
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.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
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 cover all of the South Wales Valleys?
We cover 27 towns and districts in the South Wales Valleys, including Rhondda, Tonypandy and Bridgend.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.