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 Liversedge?
In Liversedge, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,050–£3,000 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 28 m² project that is roughly £57,500–£84,000. That range is adjusted for Yorkshire and the Humber, where domestic building work typically costs around 7% below the national average. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (20 m²) | £41,000–£60,000 |
| Typical project (28 m²) | £57,500–£84,000 |
| Larger project (39 m²) | £80,000–£117,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,050–£3,000 |
What moves the price most:
- Party wall surveyor fees for one or both neighbours
- Kitchen and flooring specification
- Access for materials on terraced streets
- Drainage changes
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 wraparound extension in Liversedge?
Approvals for a wraparound extension in Liversedge 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.
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.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
Handled as part of most wraparound extensions:
- Structural engineer’s design for steels and supports
- Underfloor heating option, electrics and plastering
- Building control completion
- Party wall notices and surveyor liaison
- Foundations and drainage
- Design and planning application
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 Liversedge
In Yorkshire, through-terraces and back-to-backs have particular constraints, while semis and detached houses suit larger extensions.
Liversedge sits in West Yorkshire, about 7 miles south of Bradford. We cover the whole of Liversedge, including postcodes WF15.
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
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about wraparound extensions in Liversedge
Is a wraparound worth it?
It gives the biggest ground-floor space without going upwards. Whether it adds value depends on your street and house, so we suggest checking local sale prices before committing.
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 Liversedge?
In Liversedge, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,050–£3,000 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 28 m² project comes to roughly £57,500–£84,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Who approves a wraparound extension in Liversedge?
Planning matters in Liversedge go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
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.