What is a kitchen extension?
A kitchen extension is an extension designed around a new kitchen, usually an open-plan kitchen, dining and family space at the back of the house. We build the extension and fit the kitchen as one project, so plumbing, electrics and lighting are planned around the layout from the start.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Aberdare?
In Aberdare, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,050–£3,150 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 22 m² project that is roughly £45,000–£69,500. Prices across Wales are typically 8% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Aberdare. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (15 m²) | £31,000–£47,000 |
| Typical project (22 m²) | £45,000–£69,500 |
| Larger project (31 m²) | £63,500–£97,500 |
| Rate per m² | £2,050–£3,150 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Island with sink or hob, which needs services in the floor
- Underfloor heating and flooring
- Kitchen units, worktops and appliances
- Glazing and roof lanterns
Use the guide price tool to see how size and specification change the figure, then ask for a written, itemised quote.
Do you need planning permission for a kitchen extension in Aberdare?
Approvals for a kitchen extension in Aberdare follow the rules for Wales. In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.
Building regulations in Wales are set by the Welsh Government. Approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver, with inspections during the work and a completion certificate at the end.
We check this for your address before design work starts, so there are no surprises later.
What we handle
What we take care of:
- Extraction ducted to outside
- Building control sign-off
- Electrics, lighting plan and sockets
- Drainage and water supply positioned for the sink and appliances
- Kitchen fitting, worktops and splashbacks
- Kitchen layout planned alongside the extension design
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 11 to 16 weeks on site, including kitchen fitting. Design and approvals come first and typically take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the approval route.
Building in Aberdare
Wales has many terraced valley streets, stone cottages and post-war estates, so extension designs are shaped by slopes, materials and local character.
Our Aberdare coverage includes postcode districts CF44, and we also work in nearby places such as Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil and Tonypandy.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about kitchen extensions in Aberdare
Who approves a kitchen extension in Aberdare?
Planning matters in Aberdare go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
How long will I be without a kitchen?
Usually 3 to 6 weeks at the end of the job, once the back wall is opened and the new kitchen goes in. We can help set up a temporary kitchen.
Can I buy my own kitchen?
Yes. You can supply it and we fit it, or we supply it as part of the price. Either way we coordinate deliveries with the build programme.
Do I need planning permission for a kitchen extension in Aberdare?
In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Aberdare?
In Aberdare, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,050–£3,150 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 22 m² project comes to roughly £45,000–£69,500. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Is underfloor heating worth it?
In a large open-plan space it frees wall space for units and glazing and gives even heat. It is easiest to fit during the build.