Yes, a rear extension can add value to your home, but this is dependent on the size, location, and property value in the area. Some extensions have been known to add £100k onto the property value so it is advised to receive a quotation.
If your extension is longer than 4 metres from the rear of the original house, you will need planning permission from your local council. If you are applying for planning permission, your extension can extend as far as your council will allow.
A single storey rear extension costs upwards of approximately £35k including VAT, but this will vary depending on the size of your rear extension and the design choices you make. A double storey rear extension will cost considerably more and will require planning permission.
A rear extension is an extension of the rear of your property into your back garden space. It requires removing the rear wall of your home and building new foundations and walls for the new section of your house in your garden.
To fall within permitted development, you can extend your home up to 4m in length to the rear of your property or to fill in a side return section. This cannot be built outside the width of the main property.
A rear extension costs upwards of approximately £35k including VAT, but this will vary depending on a few factors including the size of your rear extension and the design choices you make. This cost does not include any interior decorating or kitchen fittings.
If your rear extension is greater than 4m in length from your house, you will need planning permission from your local council. If you live in a conservation area or heritage zone, you will need planning permission for any extension to your home.
Your kitchen extension could fall within permitted development restrictions, which allows you to construct an extension without planning permission. Your extension cannot extend further than 4m outwards from the original house and must comply with other building restrictions found on your council website.
Even a small extension is worth it and can add value to your property, by increasing the length or width of your home. It can add value to your experience of your home too, adding more than just financial value to your property.
In the UK, a small kitchen extension can cost upwards of approximately £35k including VAT. This does not include the cost of new kitchen fittings and decorating which can add a further £7k – £15k to the total cost of your small kitchen extension.
Every project is different, and the right approach depends on your property, your budget and what you want the extra space for. Our team can talk you through your options — no pressure, just honest advice.
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