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 Gloucester?
In Gloucester, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,300–£3,450 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 22 m² project that is roughly £50,500–£76,000. Building costs in the South West are close to the UK average, so the figures for Gloucester are close to our national guide. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (15 m²) | £34,500–£52,000 |
| Typical project (22 m²) | £50,500–£76,000 |
| Larger project (31 m²) | £71,500–£107,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,300–£3,450 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Underfloor heating and flooring
- Who supplies the kitchen
- Kitchen units, worktops and appliances
- Glazing and roof lanterns
For a figure based on your own measurements, try the guide price tool, then book a free home visit for a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a kitchen extension in Gloucester?
The approval route for Gloucester is set by planning law 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.
If the answer is not clear-cut, we can apply for formal confirmation before you commit to the build.
What we handle
The work we manage on a kitchen extension:
- Extraction ducted to outside
- Kitchen layout planned alongside the extension design
- Drainage and water supply positioned for the sink and appliances
- Flooring and decoration
- Kitchen fitting, worktops and splashbacks
- Building control sign-off
How long does it take?
Allow 11 to 16 weeks on site, including kitchen fitting. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Building in Gloucester
In parts of the South West, protected landscapes and conservation areas shape what can be built, so materials and roof forms are chosen carefully.
Gloucester sits in Gloucestershire. We cover the whole of Gloucester, including postcodes GL1.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about kitchen extensions in Gloucester
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Gloucester?
In Gloucester, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,300–£3,450 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 22 m² project comes to roughly £50,500–£76,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Do you build kitchen extensions in Gloucester?
Yes. We build kitchen extensions across Gloucester, including postcodes GL1. Every project starts with a free home visit.
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.
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.
Do I need extraction to outside?
Building regulations require kitchen extract ventilation. Ducting to an outside wall is the most effective option and is planned during the build.