Wednesfield, West Midlands
Wraparound extension in Wednesfield
We plan and build wraparound extensions for homeowners in Wednesfield. 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.
Wednesfield and its postcode districts WV10, WV11 and WV14 are part of our West Midlands coverage. In Wednesfield 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 Wednesfield?
In Wednesfield, 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Wednesfield?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Wednesfield is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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. 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 Wednesfield like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Wednesfield. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to. Wraparound projects around Wednesfield often involve two neighbours, so we start the party wall conversations early.
How a wraparound extension in Wednesfield 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.
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 Wednesfield
From Wednesfield, the nearest places we also cover are Willenhall (1.3 miles) and Wolverhampton (1.8 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Wednesfield
Do you handle building control in Wednesfield?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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 wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Wednesfield house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Wednesfield?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.