Wraparound extensions for homes in Sutton Coldfield
We design and build wraparound extensions for houses in Sutton Coldfield, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in Sutton ColdfieldFrom £34,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsB23, B72, B73, B74, B75
When a wraparound extension makes sense
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
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.
Planning rules that apply in Sutton Coldfield
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.
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 Sutton Coldfield
Across B23, B72, B73, B74, B75, B76, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Aldridge (5 miles), Birmingham (7 miles), Walsall (7 miles), Smethwick (8 miles).
Just over the Staffordshire border, Tamworth is about 7 miles away. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Wraparound extension prices in Sutton Coldfield
For Sutton Coldfield we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.97, the factor we use for West Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Sutton Coldfield: £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 |
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 draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
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 Sutton Coldfield
Do I need building regulations approval in Sutton Coldfield?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Sutton Coldfield?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Sutton Coldfield, 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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,940 to £3,590 per m² including VAT. A 25 m² standard-spec wraparound typically lands around £55,500 to £70,500 in Sutton Coldfield before design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Sutton Coldfield
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.