Wraparound extensions across Reading
Our design and build teams take on wraparound extensions in Reading, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in ReadingFrom £40,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsRG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6
What we take care of
- Foundations, drainage and any manhole relocation
- Party wall notice support (England and Wales)
- Householder planning application
- Survey, design and 3D layout options
- Roof with glazing along the side return
- Full internal finish or kitchen-ready shell
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).
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.
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).
Local to Reading
Our survey diary covers Reading, including RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6, RG30. The same team covers Earley (3 miles), Wokingham (7 miles), Crowthorne (10 miles), Bracknell (10 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Oxfordshire border, Henley-on-Thames is about 6 miles away. Homes across the South East range from Victorian terraces in the older town centres to large detached houses on the edges, so the right extension type varies street by street.
What should I budget for a wraparound extension in Reading?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Reading we use our South East England factor (×1.12). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Reading: £2,240 to £4,140 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £40,000 – £48,500 | £46,000 – £58,500 | £58,000 – £75,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £56,000 – £67,500 | £64,000 – £81,500 | £81,000 – £104,000 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £71,500 – £86,500 | £82,000 – £104,000 | £103,500 – £133,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
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 Reading
Who do I contract with for a wraparound extension in Reading?
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 you cover all of Reading?
Yes. We cover Reading and the surrounding parts of Berkshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Reading, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
Is a wraparound better than a side return alone?
It adds far more space, but costs more and needs planning permission more often. Our comparison guide sets the two side by side.
Book a free site visit in Reading
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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