Bedroom extensions for homes in Wickford
Planning a bedroom extension in Wickford? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in WickfordFrom £27,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSS11, SS12
Extensions in and around Wickford
Our survey diary covers Wickford, including SS11, SS12. Nearby, we also take on projects in Rayleigh (4 miles), Basildon (4 miles), Benfleet (4 miles), Billericay (5 miles).
Gravesend, in Kent, is roughly 13 miles from Wickford and also on our list. The East of England mixes market-town terraces, inter-war semis and modern estates. Clay soils are common in parts of the region, which can affect foundation design.
Planning and approvals in Wickford
In England a two-storey rear extension is permitted development only if it projects no more than 3 m from the original rear wall, sits at least 7 m from the rear boundary, matches the roof pitch and uses obscure, non-opening side windows upstairs. Most two-storey extensions therefore go through a householder planning application, which costs £548 from 1 April 2026 and normally takes about 8 weeks.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What we take care of
- Heating extended to the new rooms
- En-suite drainage and ventilation design
- Structure, roof, insulation and finish
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
Guide prices for Wickford
Prices below are for Wickford, using the East of England factor of ×1.06. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Wickford: £1,700 to £3,390 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £27,500 – £34,000 | £27,500 – £36,000 | £30,500 – £41,000 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £30,500 – £37,500 | £36,000 – £47,000 | £45,500 – £61,500 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £50,500 – £62,500 | £60,000 – £78,000 | £76,000 – £102,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
From first visit to completion
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Your questions about a bedroom extension in Wickford
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in Wickford?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Wickford?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Wickford?
Yes. We cover Wickford and the surrounding parts of Essex. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I add a ground-floor bedroom for a relative?
Yes. A ground-floor bedroom with an accessible shower room is a common request. If it will be lived in as a self-contained home, planning treats it differently, so tell us how it will be used.
Does an en-suite need a window?
No, but it needs mechanical extraction that meets the building regulations. We design the duct route at the drawing stage.
Book a free site visit in Wickford
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.