Wraparound extensions in Leek: design, approvals and build
Our design and build teams take on wraparound extensions in Leek, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in LeekFrom £34,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsST13

Guide prices for Leek
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Leek we use our West Midlands factor (×0.97). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Leek: £1,940 to £3,590 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £34,500 – £42,000 | £40,000 – £51,000 | £50,500 – £65,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £48,500 – £58,500 | £55,500 – £70,500 | £70,000 – £90,000 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £62,000 – £74,500 | £71,000 – £90,500 | £90,000 – £115,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Covering Leek
Site visits are available across Leek (ST13). Nearby, we also take on projects in Kidsgrove (9 miles), Longton (10 miles), Stoke-on-Trent (10 miles), Newcastle-under-Lyme (11 miles).
Just over the Cheshire border, Congleton is about 9 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.
Who a wraparound extension suits
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
Do I need planning permission in Leek?
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).
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).
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
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a wraparound extension in Leek
Will my neighbours in Leek 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 I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Leek, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Leek?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
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 Leek
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.