Wraparound extensions in Reading
A wraparound extension combines a side return with a rear extension in one L-shaped build. It gives you the most space possible on the ground floor. Many families use it to create an open kitchen, dining and living area with a separate utility.
Is this for you?
Signs you need this
- You want the biggest possible change to your ground floor
- You have both a side passage and garden space to use
- You are planning a new kitchen and want the room built around it
What's included
How Kestrel Build & Renovate can help
- Layout advice to balance kitchen, dining, living and utility space
- Support with the planning application and building control
- Party wall guidance for work on or near the boundary
- Structural steels to open up the back of the house
- Roofing, glazing and first fix ready for your kitchen fitter
How it works
From first call to a job done properly
No jargon and no surprises. Here's exactly what happens when you get in touch.
Site visit and a proper chat
We come to you, look at the space and listen to what you want. You get honest advice on what is possible and what it involves.
Itemised quote
Once the scope is clear, you receive a detailed, itemised quote. You can see every element of the job and compare like for like.
Planning and building control
We guide you through permitted development or planning, building control, structural calculations and party wall notices, so everything is in place before work starts.
Build and handover
Work follows a realistic programme with regular updates. At the end, we walk you through the finished job and make sure building control have signed it off.
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FAQs
Wraparound extensions: your questions answered
Does a wraparound extension need planning permission?
Usually, yes. Because it combines side and rear elements, a wraparound normally goes beyond permitted development limits. A planning application with proper drawings is the typical route.
Is a wraparound much more disruptive than a rear extension?
It is a bigger job and affects more of the ground floor, so expect a longer build and a longer spell without a kitchen. Good planning and a clear programme keep disruption to a minimum.
Do I need a structural engineer?
Yes. Removing the rear and side walls means new steel beams and supports. A structural engineer designs these, and building control checks the calculations.
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