Utility and boot room extensions for homes in Wokingham
A utility room extension in Wokingham starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in WokinghamFrom £15,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsRG40, RG41
Do I need planning permission in Wokingham?
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.
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).
Utility room extension prices in Wokingham
For Wokingham we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.12, the factor we use for South East England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Wokingham: £2,130 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £15,500 – £19,000 | £15,500 – £20,000 | £15,500 – £20,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £17,000 – £20,500 | £20,000 – £25,500 | £25,000 – £31,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £23,000 – £28,000 | £27,500 – £34,500 | £34,000 – £43,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Extensions in and around Wokingham
Site visits are available across Wokingham (RG40, RG41). Neighbouring towns we cover include Crowthorne (3 miles), Bracknell (4 miles), Earley (4 miles), Sandhurst (5 miles).
The South East has a broad mix of 1930s semis, post-war estates, newer developments and period cottages, and many houses have enough garden for a generous rear extension.
What is included
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
A good utility works like a back-of-house corridor: in from the garden, boots off, coats on hooks, washing on the way through. We plan the door positions so it doesn't become another room to walk around.
How the project works
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
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about utility room extensions
Who do I contract with for a utility room extension in Wokingham?
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 Wokingham?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Wokingham 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.
Can a utility have a toilet?
Yes, space permitting. A WC needs drainage and extraction, which we plan into the design.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,130 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £16,000. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £20,000 to £25,500 in Wokingham.
Book a free site visit in Wokingham
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.