Abergavenny side extensions, designed and built
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build side extensions in Abergavenny and the surrounding Gwent area.
- Guide price in AbergavennyFrom £20,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNP7
Who a side extension suits
- Homes needing a utility, study or ground-floor bedroom
- Houses where the rear garden is small
- Detached and semi-detached houses with side land
What should I budget for a side extension in Abergavenny?
For Abergavenny we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.93, the factor we use for Wales. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Abergavenny: £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £20,000 – £25,000 | £22,500 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £29,000 – £35,500 | £34,000 – £44,500 | £43,500 – £57,000 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £39,000 – £47,000 | £45,500 – £59,500 | £58,000 – £76,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Do I need planning permission in Abergavenny?
In Wales a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 m high and no wider than half the width of the original house, and it must not come closer to a highway than the existing side wall. Larger side extensions need planning permission.
The planning position for a specific Abergavenny address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent before the foundations go in.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales as in England: notice must be served before work to a shared wall, building on the boundary, or excavating close to a neighbour's foundations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
Covering Abergavenny
Site visits are available across Abergavenny (NP7). The same team covers Pontypool (9 miles), Ebbw Vale (9 miles), Cwmbran (12 miles), Monmouth (12 miles), all within easy reach.
Welsh housing ranges from stone terraces in the valleys to render-and-slate houses and modern estates, and the Welsh planning rules differ from England's in several places.
Our process, step by step
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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.
Questions people ask about side extensions
Who do I contract with for a side extension in Abergavenny?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Do I need building regulations approval in Abergavenny?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a side extension take to build in Abergavenny?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can I build over my driveway?
Yes, if the foundations work and you keep any parking the council requires. Drains and services under drives are common, so we check before design.
How much does a side extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification, so a standard 18 m² single-storey side extension lands around £34,000 to £44,500 in Abergavenny.
Book a free site visit in Abergavenny
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.