What is a wraparound extension?
A wraparound extension combines a side return and a rear extension into one L-shaped addition. It gives the largest possible ground floor, often creating an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space across the whole width of the house.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Bideford?
In Bideford, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,250–£3,250 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 28 m² project that is roughly £63,000–£91,000. Prices in the South West sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for Bideford reflects that. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (20 m²) | £45,000–£65,000 |
| Typical project (28 m²) | £63,000–£91,000 |
| Larger project (39 m²) | £88,000–£127,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,250–£3,250 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Drainage changes
- Kitchen and flooring specification
- Access for materials on terraced streets
- Steelwork and propping of the existing house
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 wraparound extension in Bideford?
The approval route for Bideford is set by planning law in England. In England a wraparound extension combines side and rear elements, which normally takes it outside permitted development, so a householder planning application is made.
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.
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 wraparound extension:
- Structural engineer’s design for steels and supports
- Foundations and drainage
- Removal of internal and external walls
- Walls, roof and glazing
- Building control completion
- Party wall notices and surveyor liaison
How long does it take?
The build itself usually takes 12 to 18 weeks on site. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 3 to 4 months.
Building in Bideford
In parts of the South West, protected landscapes and conservation areas shape what can be built, so materials and roof forms are chosen carefully.
If your home is in Bideford or close by in Barnstaple, Tiverton and Exeter, a free home visit is the first step.
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
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 wraparound extensions in Bideford
Do you build wraparound extensions in Bideford?
Yes. We build wraparound extensions across Bideford, including postcodes EX39. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Can we keep a separate living room?
Yes. Many clients keep the front room separate and open up only the back of the house.
What about the old back addition?
The side wall of the back addition is usually removed and replaced with a steel beam, so the old kitchen joins the new space.
Does a wraparound extension need planning permission?
Almost always. Combining side and rear elements usually goes beyond permitted development limits, so a householder planning application is normally made.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Bideford?
In Bideford, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,250–£3,250 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 28 m² project comes to roughly £63,000–£91,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.