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 Leicestershire?
In Leicestershire, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,100–£3,050 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 28 m² project that is roughly £59,000–£85,500. We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for the East Midlands, where labour and materials are typically about 5% below average. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (20 m²) | £42,000–£61,000 |
| Typical project (28 m²) | £59,000–£85,500 |
| Larger project (39 m²) | £82,000–£119,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,100–£3,050 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Kitchen and flooring specification
- Steelwork and propping of the existing house
- Total footprint and the amount of glazing
- Access for materials on terraced streets
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 Leicestershire?
Before anything is built in Leicestershire, we confirm which approvals apply 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
On a typical wraparound extension we handle:
- Walls, roof and glazing
- Party wall notices and surveyor liaison
- Removal of internal and external walls
- Structural engineer’s design for steels and supports
- Building control completion
- Underfloor heating option, electrics and plastering
How long does it take?
Allow 12 to 18 weeks on site. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 3 to 4 months, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Leicestershire
In the East Midlands, many estates built since the 1960s have integral garages that convert well into a study or bedroom.
Towns we cover in Leicestershire include Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston Magna and Melton Mowbray.
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 pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about wraparound extensions in Leicestershire
Can we keep a separate living room?
Yes. Many clients keep the front room separate and open up only the back of the house.
How long does a wraparound extension take in Leicestershire?
Typically 12 to 18 weeks on site. Design and approvals beforehand usually take 3 to 4 months.
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.
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 Leicestershire?
In Leicestershire, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,100–£3,050 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 28 m² project comes to roughly £59,000–£85,500. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.