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 Wigan?
In Wigan, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,100–£3,200 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 22 m² project that is roughly £46,000–£70,500. Prices across the North West are typically 6% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Wigan. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (15 m²) | £31,500–£48,000 |
| Typical project (22 m²) | £46,000–£70,500 |
| Larger project (31 m²) | £65,000–£99,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,100–£3,200 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Who supplies the kitchen
- Kitchen units, worktops and appliances
- Glazing and roof lanterns
- Island with sink or hob, which needs services in the floor
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 Wigan?
Whether you need planning permission depends on your house and its location 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.
At the survey we check your house’s planning history and any restrictions, and tell you which route applies.
What we handle
The work we manage on a kitchen extension:
- Kitchen fitting, worktops and splashbacks
- Flooring and decoration
- Drainage and water supply positioned for the sink and appliances
- Electrics, lighting plan and sockets
- Extension structure, roof and glazing
- Building control sign-off
How long does it take?
Allow 11 to 16 weeks on site, including kitchen fitting. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 6 to 12 weeks, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Wigan
The North West has many brick terraces and inter-war semis, where kitchen extensions and dormer loft conversions add space without moving.
Our Wigan coverage includes postcode districts WN1, and we also work in nearby places such as Hindley, Ashton in Makerfield and Westhoughton.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 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 Wigan
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.
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.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Wigan?
In Wigan, a kitchen extension typically costs £2,100–£3,200 per m² including a mid-range kitchen, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 22 m² project comes to roughly £46,000–£70,500. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Do you build kitchen extensions in Wigan?
Yes. We build kitchen extensions across Wigan, including postcodes WN1. Every project starts with a free home visit.
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.