Kitchen extensions for homes in Swindon
If you live in Swindon and want more space without moving, a kitchen extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in SwindonFrom £27,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN5
Is a kitchen extension right for your house?
- Homes being prepared for sale or a long-term stay
- Families who want cooking, dining and living together
- Small or closed-off kitchens
What should I budget for a kitchen extension in Swindon?
For Swindon we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.02, the factor we use for South West England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Swindon: £1,840 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £27,500 – £32,500 | £32,000 – £41,000 | £40,500 – £54,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £36,500 – £43,000 | £42,500 – £54,500 | £54,000 – £71,500 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £51,000 – £60,000 | £59,500 – £76,000 | £75,500 – £100,000 |
Build cost only. A mid-range kitchen, supplied and fitted, typically adds £9,000 to £20,000.
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Planning and approvals in Swindon
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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).
Covering Swindon
We cover Swindon and the postcode districts SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN5, SN25. Neighbouring towns we cover include Calne (12 miles), Chippenham (16 miles), Devizes (18 miles), Melksham (20 miles).
In the South West, local stone, render and brick vary from town to town, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension that looks right.
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
We visit your Swindon home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Swindon
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Swindon, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Swindon 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 long does a kitchen extension take to build in Swindon?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
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.
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
For the extension itself our guide range is about £1,840 to £3,570 per m² including VAT. A standard 20 m² kitchen extension is typically around £42,500 to £54,500 in Swindon, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
Book a free site visit in Swindon
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.