Cheshunt wraparound extensions, designed and built
We design and build wraparound extensions for houses in Cheshunt, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in CheshuntFrom £38,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsEN7, EN8, EN10
Wraparound extension prices in Cheshunt
Prices below are for Cheshunt, using the East of England factor of ×1.06. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Cheshunt: £2,120 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £38,000 – £46,000 | £43,500 – £55,500 | £55,000 – £71,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £53,000 – £64,000 | £60,500 – £77,000 | £76,500 – £98,500 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £67,500 – £81,500 | £78,000 – £98,500 | £98,000 – £126,000 |
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Local to Cheshunt
Our survey diary covers Cheshunt, including EN7, EN8, EN10. Nearby, we also take on projects in Hoddesdon (4 miles), Potters Bar (6 miles), Hertford (7 miles), Hatfield (9 miles).
Waltham Abbey, in Essex, is roughly 1 mile from Cheshunt and also on our list. The East of England mixes market-town terraces, inter-war semis and modern estates. Clay soils are common in parts of the region, which can affect foundation design.
When a wraparound extension makes sense
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
Will the council need to approve it?
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).
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Wraparound extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Cheshunt 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.
Who do I contract with for a wraparound extension in Cheshunt?
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.
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Cheshunt?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,120 to £3,920 per m² including VAT. A 25 m² standard-spec wraparound typically lands around £60,500 to £77,000 in Cheshunt before design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Cheshunt
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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