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 Melksham?
In Melksham, 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. Prices in the South West sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for Melksham reflects that. 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 |
The biggest cost drivers are:
- Glazing and roof lanterns
- Underfloor heating and flooring
- Kitchen units, worktops and appliances
- Who supplies the kitchen
Your exact price depends on the survey and drawings. The guide price tool gives a quick range in the meantime.
Do you need planning permission for a kitchen extension in Melksham?
Here is how the rules work for a kitchen extension 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.
Building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver. The work is inspected at key stages, such as foundations, drainage and insulation, and a completion certificate is issued at the end.
If the answer is not clear-cut, we can apply for formal confirmation before you commit to the build.
What we handle
On a typical kitchen extension we handle:
- Kitchen fitting, worktops and splashbacks
- Extension structure, roof and glazing
- Building control sign-off
- Flooring and decoration
- Electrics, lighting plan and sockets
- Extraction ducted to outside
How long does it take?
Expect 11 to 16 weeks on site, including kitchen fitting. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Building in Melksham
The South West mixes stone and render cottages with post-war and newer estates, and local materials matter more here when matching an extension.
We work across Melksham and neighbouring areas such as Trowbridge, Chippenham and Bath. Postcodes we cover in Melksham include SN12.
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
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about kitchen extensions in Melksham
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.
Will I need planning permission?
The same rules apply as for any extension. Many single-storey kitchen extensions are permitted development; larger or wraparound designs need an application.
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 you build kitchen extensions in Melksham?
Yes. We build kitchen extensions across Melksham, including postcodes SN12. Every project starts with a free home visit.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Melksham?
In Melksham, 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.