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 Gateshead?
In Gateshead, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,000–£3,050 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 22 m² project that is roughly £44,000–£67,000. Prices across the North East are typically 10% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Gateshead. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (15 m²) | £30,000–£46,000 |
| Typical project (22 m²) | £44,000–£67,000 |
| Larger project (31 m²) | £62,000–£94,500 |
| Rate per m² | £2,000–£3,050 |
What moves the price most:
- Underfloor heating and flooring
- Extension size and roof design
- Who supplies the kitchen
- 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 Gateshead?
Before anything is built in Gateshead, we confirm which approvals apply in England. In England a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: broadly up to 3 metres deep on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary, and covering no more than half the garden. The larger home extension scheme allows up to 6 or 8 metres if you notify the council first and neighbours have a chance to comment. In conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes the larger home extension route, side extensions and cladding are not permitted development. Flats and houses whose rights have been removed need a planning application, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour’s building and deeper than its foundations (or within 6 metres for deeper work), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notices must be served before work starts.
We check this for your address before design work starts, so there are no surprises later.
What we handle
From survey to sign-off, the job normally involves:
- Drainage and water supply positioned for the sink and appliances
- Kitchen fitting, worktops and splashbacks
- Electrics, lighting plan and sockets
- Building control sign-off
- Flooring and decoration
- Kitchen layout planned alongside the extension design
How long does it take?
Expect 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 Gateshead
Across the North East, colliery-era terraces and newer estates sit side by side, so the right project depends on the house type.
We work across Gateshead and neighbouring areas such as Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend and Hebburn. Postcodes we cover in Gateshead include DH98, NE8, NE82 and NE83.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about kitchen extensions in Gateshead
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.
Who approves a kitchen extension in Gateshead?
Planning matters in Gateshead go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Gateshead?
In Gateshead, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,000–£3,050 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 22 m² project comes to roughly £44,000–£67,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
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.
Should the kitchen be designed before the extension?
Yes. Knowing where the sink, hob and island will go lets us place drains, ducting, sockets and windows correctly during the build.