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 Ramsgate?
In Ramsgate, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,450–£3,600 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 28 m² project that is roughly £68,500–£101,000. That range is adjusted for the South East, where domestic building work typically costs around 12% above the national average. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (20 m²) | £49,000–£72,000 |
| Typical project (28 m²) | £68,500–£101,000 |
| Larger project (39 m²) | £95,500–£140,500 |
| Rate per m² | £2,450–£3,600 |
The main things that change the cost:
- Drainage changes
- Total footprint and the amount of glazing
- Kitchen and flooring specification
- 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 Ramsgate?
Before anything is built in Ramsgate, 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.
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
From survey to sign-off, the job normally involves:
- Design and planning application
- Underfloor heating option, electrics and plastering
- Removal of internal and external walls
- Walls, roof and glazing
- Building control completion
- Foundations and drainage
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 Ramsgate
The South East has a broad mix of housing, from Victorian terraces in the towns to post-war semis and newer estates, so extension types vary street by street.
Our Ramsgate coverage includes postcode districts CT11, and we also work in nearby places such as Broadstairs, St Peters and Margate.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about wraparound extensions in Ramsgate
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Ramsgate?
In Ramsgate, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,450–£3,600 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 28 m² project comes to roughly £68,500–£101,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
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.
Do you build wraparound extensions in Ramsgate?
Yes. We build wraparound extensions across Ramsgate, including postcodes CT11. 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.