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Wraparound extensions for homes in Altrincham

Our design and build teams take on wraparound extensions in Altrincham, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.

  • Guide price in AltrinchamFrom £34,000 inc VAT
  • PlanningUsually a householder application
  • Build time14–20 weeks on site
  • Postcode districtsM23, M33, WA14, WA15
L-shaped wraparound extension on a brick terraced house at dusk

What is included

  • Roof with glazing along the side return
  • Party wall notice support (England and Wales)
  • Full internal finish or kitchen-ready shell
  • Survey, design and 3D layout options
  • Householder planning application
  • Structural design for the corner and openings

The corner is where wraparounds succeed or fail. We usually use a single steel goalpost or a corner post hidden in a pier, and set the glazing so the new room reads as one space rather than two boxes.

Guide prices for Altrincham

For Altrincham we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.95, the factor we use for North West England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.

Typical rates in Altrincham: £1,900 to £3,520 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.

SizeEssentialStandardPremium
Compact L-shape
18 m²
£34,000 – £41,500£39,000 – £50,000£49,500 – £63,500
Medium L-shape
25 m²
£47,500 – £57,000£54,500 – £69,000£68,500 – £88,000
Large L-shape
32 m²
£60,500 – £73,000£69,500 – £88,500£88,000 – £112,500

For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.

Planning and approvals in Altrincham

In England a wraparound extension is assessed as both a side and a rear extension, and the combination usually falls outside permitted development, so most need a householder planning application (£548 from 1 April 2026).

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).

Extensions in and around Altrincham

Across M23, M33, WA14, WA15, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Sale (3 miles), Urmston (4 miles), Stretford (5 miles), Irlam (5 miles).

Just over the Cheshire border, Wilmslow is about 6 miles away. Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.

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.

  1. Free site visit

    It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.

  2. Design and approvals

    We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.

  3. Fixed written price

    The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.

  4. 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 wraparound extension in Altrincham

Do you cover all of Altrincham?

Yes. We cover Altrincham and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.

How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Altrincham?

On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.

Will my neighbours in Altrincham 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.

Will I need to move a drain?

Often. Side returns frequently contain a manhole or a shared drain. Building near or over a public sewer needs the water company’s consent in England and Wales, which we arrange.

Do wraparound extensions need planning permission?

Usually, yes. In England the side element counts as a side extension and the rear element as a rear extension, and the combination normally falls outside permitted development. A householder application costs £548 in England from 1 April 2026.

Book a free site visit in Altrincham

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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