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 Nottinghamshire?
In Nottinghamshire, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,150–£3,250 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 22 m² project that is roughly £47,500–£71,500. Building costs in the East Midlands run about 5% below the UK average, and the figures for Nottinghamshire are adjusted to reflect that. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (15 m²) | £32,000–£49,000 |
| Typical project (22 m²) | £47,500–£71,500 |
| Larger project (31 m²) | £66,500–£101,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,150–£3,250 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Extension size and roof design
- Island with sink or hob, which needs services in the floor
- Kitchen units, worktops and appliances
- Underfloor heating and flooring
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 Nottinghamshire?
Approvals for a kitchen extension in Nottinghamshire follow the rules for 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.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
The work we manage on a kitchen extension:
- Flooring and decoration
- Kitchen fitting, worktops and splashbacks
- Kitchen layout planned alongside the extension design
- Electrics, lighting plan and sockets
- Extraction ducted to outside
- Extension structure, roof and glazing
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 Nottinghamshire
The East Midlands has a mix of red-brick terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, so rear extensions and garage conversions are common projects.
Towns we cover in Nottinghamshire include Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent, Arnold and West Bridgford.
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
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about kitchen extensions in Nottinghamshire
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.
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.
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.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Nottinghamshire?
In Nottinghamshire, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,150–£3,250 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 22 m² project comes to roughly £47,500–£71,500. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Do you build kitchen extensions in Nottinghamshire?
Yes. We build kitchen extensions across Nottinghamshire, including postcodes DN10, DN11, DN21, DN22 and LE12. Every project starts with a free home visit.