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 Radcliffe?
In Radcliffe, 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. The guide for Radcliffe reflects typical costs in the North West, roughly 6% below the UK-wide figure. 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 |
The biggest cost drivers are:
- Kitchen and flooring specification
- Party wall surveyor fees for one or both neighbours
- Total footprint and the amount of glazing
- Access for materials on terraced streets
A guide range is only a starting point: the guide price tool gives an instant figure for your size, and a free survey turns it into a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Radcliffe?
Approvals for a wraparound extension in Radcliffe 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.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
What we take care of:
- Design and planning application
- Walls, roof and glazing
- Building control completion
- Removal of internal and external walls
- Party wall notices and surveyor liaison
- Structural engineer’s design for steels and supports
How long does it take?
Allow 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 Radcliffe
The North West has many brick terraces and inter-war semis, where kitchen extensions and dormer loft conversions add space without moving.
If your home is in Radcliffe or close by in Whitefield, Prestwich and Bury, a free home visit is the first step.
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 Radcliffe
Do you build wraparound extensions in Radcliffe?
Yes. We build wraparound extensions across Radcliffe, including postcodes M26. Every project starts with a free home visit.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Radcliffe?
In Radcliffe, 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.
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.
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.
Can we keep a separate living room?
Yes. Many clients keep the front room separate and open up only the back of the house.