Kitchen extensions in Bexhill-on-Sea
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build kitchen extensions in Bexhill-on-Sea and the surrounding East Sussex area.
- Guide price in Bexhill-on-SeaFrom £30,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTN39, TN40
Do I need planning permission in Bexhill-on-Sea?
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What should I budget for a kitchen extension in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Prices below are for Bexhill-on-Sea, using the South East England factor of ×1.12. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Bexhill-on-Sea: £2,020 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £30,000 – £35,500 | £35,000 – £45,000 | £44,500 – £59,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £40,000 – £47,500 | £47,000 – £59,500 | £59,000 – £78,500 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £56,000 – £66,000 | £65,500 – £83,500 | £83,000 – £110,000 |
Build cost only. A mid-range kitchen, supplied and fitted, typically adds £9,000 to £20,000.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What we take care of
- Extraction routes and ventilation for building regulations
- Kitchen fitting by our team or coordination with your supplier
- Kitchen-led layout planning before the drawings are fixed
- Wide sliding or bifold doors to the garden
- Roof lantern or rooflights positioned over the work zones
- Drainage and services designed for sinks, island and appliances
Extensions in and around Bexhill-on-Sea
Postcode districts we cover around Bexhill-on-Sea include TN39, TN40. We also work in nearby Hastings (5 miles), Hailsham (9 miles), Eastbourne (10 miles), Seaford (17 miles).
Tunbridge Wells, in Kent, is roughly 22 miles from Bexhill-on-Sea and also on our list. In the South East, plenty of houses have already been extended once, which makes checking the remaining permitted development allowance an important early step.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a kitchen extension in Bexhill-on-Sea
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Bexhill-on-Sea, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Bexhill-on-Sea?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Bexhill-on-Sea be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
For the extension itself our guide range is about £2,020 to £3,920 per m² including VAT. A standard 20 m² kitchen extension is typically around £47,000 to £59,500 in Bexhill-on-Sea, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
Where should the island go?
Usually under the brightest part of the roof and away from the main walkway to the garden. We test two or three layouts on the plan before deciding.
Book a free site visit in Bexhill-on-Sea
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.