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 Blyth?
In Blyth, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,000–£2,900 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 28 m² project that is roughly £56,000–£81,000. Building costs in the North East run about 10% below the UK average, and the figures for Blyth are adjusted to reflect that. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (20 m²) | £40,000–£58,000 |
| Typical project (28 m²) | £56,000–£81,000 |
| Larger project (39 m²) | £78,000–£113,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,000–£2,900 |
What moves the price most:
- Steelwork and propping of the existing house
- Kitchen and flooring specification
- Access for materials on terraced streets
- Party wall surveyor fees for one or both neighbours
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 wraparound extension in Blyth?
Approvals for a wraparound extension in Blyth follow the rules for 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.
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.
We check this for your address before design work starts, so there are no surprises later.
What we handle
The work we manage on a wraparound extension:
- Design and planning application
- Removal of internal and external walls
- Building control completion
- Party wall notices and surveyor liaison
- Walls, roof and glazing
- Underfloor heating option, electrics and plastering
How long does it take?
Expect 12 to 18 weeks on site. Design and approvals come first and typically take 3 to 4 months, depending on the approval route.
Building in Blyth
The North East has many terraced streets and post-war semis, where rear extensions and loft conversions are popular ways to gain space.
From NE24 outwards, we take on projects throughout Blyth and the surrounding parts of Northumberland.
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 fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about wraparound extensions in Blyth
Will both neighbours be affected?
Usually only the neighbour on the side return side, but rear foundations near either boundary can trigger party wall notices.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Blyth?
In Blyth, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,000–£2,900 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 28 m² project comes to roughly £56,000–£81,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
How long does a wraparound extension take in Blyth?
Typically 12 to 18 weeks on site. Design and approvals beforehand usually take 3 to 4 months.
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.