Shirley, West Midlands
Wraparound extension in Shirley
We plan and build wraparound extensions for homeowners in Shirley. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Shirley and its postcode districts B14, B27 and B28 are part of our West Midlands coverage. Wraparound projects around Shirley 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 Shirley?
In Shirley, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,200–£3,600 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £48,500–£79,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £66,000–£108,000 |
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 Shirley?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Shirley 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 Shirley like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Shirley. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a wraparound extension in Shirley 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.
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 Shirley
Neighbouring places we cover include Solihull (1.6 miles) and Acocks Green (2.7 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Solihull
- Wraparound extension in Acocks Green
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- Wraparound extension in Birmingham
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Shirley
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.
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.
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 much does a wraparound extension cost in Shirley?
As a guide, £2,200–£3,600 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £48,500–£79,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
What postcode areas do you cover around Shirley?
Including B14, B27 and B28, and the surrounding West Midlands area.
Is the site visit in Shirley free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.