Single-storey rear extensions for homes in Kidsgrove
We design and build single-storey extensions for houses in Kidsgrove, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in KidsgroveFrom £20,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsST7

Covering Kidsgrove
Site visits are available across Kidsgrove (ST7). Nearby, we also take on projects in Newcastle-under-Lyme (6 miles), Stoke-on-Trent (6 miles), Longton (8 miles), Leek (9 miles).
For homes towards Cheshire, Congleton is around 5 miles away. The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s and post-war semi-detached houses, which are well suited to rear, side and over-garage extensions, plus Victorian terraces in the older inner areas.
How much does a single-storey extension cost in Kidsgrove?
These guide figures apply our West Midlands adjustment (×0.97) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Kidsgrove: £1,700 to £3,300 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £20,000 – £24,000 | £23,500 – £30,500 | £30,000 – £40,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £33,500 – £40,000 | £39,500 – £50,500 | £50,000 – £66,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £50,500 – £60,000 | £59,500 – £76,000 | £75,500 – £99,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning rules that apply in Kidsgrove
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.
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).
Is a single-storey extension right for your house?
- Terraced houses that want a deeper kitchen across the full width
- Semi-detached and detached houses with a usable rear garden
- Homeowners who want open-plan living onto the garden
What happens next
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 Kidsgrove home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Kidsgrove
Do you cover all of Kidsgrove?
Yes. We cover Kidsgrove and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Kidsgrove?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a single-storey extension take to build in Kidsgrove?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
How much does a single-storey extension cost per square metre?
Our guide range is about £1,700 to £3,300 per m² including VAT, depending on specification. A standard-spec 4 m × 5 m room usually lands at £39,500 to £50,500 in Kidsgrove, plus design and council fees.
Will I need a steel beam?
Almost always. Opening up the rear wall to join the new room to the house needs a beam, usually steel, sized by a structural engineer. It is included in our quotes.
Book a free site visit in Kidsgrove
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
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6341 or .
Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.