Two-storey wraparound extensions in Clydach
Want to stay in Clydach but need more space? A two-storey wraparound extension adds floor area on two levels without giving up much garden. Here's what's involved.
What we'd confirm first for a project in Clydach.
- Postcode districts
- SA6, SA7 and SA8
- County / area
- Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, Wales
- Price region
- Wales
- Guide price
- £111,000–£152,000 (£1,980–£2,710 per m²)
- Approval route
- Usually needs planning permission, because the combined side and rear works rarely meet every permitted development test.
- Nearest towns
- Neath (4.3 miles), Swansea (4.7 miles), Briton Ferry (5 miles)
- Distance to Swansea
- about 4.7 miles
- First visit
- Free, no obligation
About a two-storey wraparound extension
A two-storey wraparound extension is an L-shaped addition that extends both the side and the rear of your house, on two floors. It gives one of the largest gains in floor space of any extension, typically a big open-plan kitchen and living area below and two or more bedrooms or bathrooms above.
We cover postcode districts SA6, SA7 and SA8 in and around Clydach, along with neighbouring Neath, Swansea and Briton Ferry.
What it costs in Clydach
Expect a two-storey wraparound extension in Clydach to land somewhere around £111,000–£152,000 for an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space). Our Wales guide rate is £1,980–£2,710 per m², including VAT. Design fees, structural calculations and approval fees are separate and listed on our prices page.
| Spec | Per m² | An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | £1,820–£2,500 per m² | £102,000–£140,000 |
| Standard | £1,980–£2,710 per m² | £111,000–£152,000 |
| Premium | £2,370–£3,260 per m² | £133,000–£182,500 |
Planning and building regulations in Clydach
In Wales, a wraparound would have to pass both the side and rear tests to be permitted development: 10.5 m to the opposite side boundary, a 1 m set-back from the front and no more than 50% added width, plus the 4 m and 3 m rear depth limits and 10.5 m to the rear boundary. Many wraparounds therefore need a householder application, which costs £585.
Approval in Wales: Householder planning application: £585. Councils normally decide householder applications within 8 weeks.
Building regulations: Building regulations approval under the Welsh Approved Documents, which differ from England's in places (notably energy efficiency).
Design points for Clydach homes
Two roofs that meet
A wraparound needs the side roof and rear roof to join cleanly, often with a valley or hip where they meet. Getting pitches and ridge heights right keeps rainwater moving and avoids a bulky mass at the back corner, which neighbours and planners notice.
Phasing the build
A wraparound touches two sides of the house at once, so the kitchen and often the rear rooms are out of use for part of the build. We plan the sequence so you keep a working kitchen and bathroom for as long as possible, or advise when moving out briefly makes sense.
How we'd run your project
Look at the house
We start in Clydach with a free visit: measurements, photos, a look at the loft and drains, and a frank chat about budget.
Drawings and permission
Our designers produce plans and elevations, then we take care of planning or permitted development checks with the council covering Clydach.
Fixed price in writing
With approved drawings and calculations, we give you a fixed build price and a programme you can plan around.
Build it
The new structure goes up first, then we open into the house, finish inside and get the completion certificate.
Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Clydach
How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in Clydach?
Our guide for Wales, which covers Clydach, is £1,980–£2,710 per m² including VAT. A typical project with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) comes to about £111,000–£152,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.
Which postcodes do you cover around Clydach?
We cover Clydach (SA6, SA7 and SA8) and nearby places including Neath, Swansea and Briton Ferry, plus the rest of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The first site visit is free.
Who handles building regulations for a project in Clydach?
We handle it as part of the project. What's needed in Wales: building regulations approval under the Welsh Approved Documents, which differ from England's in places (notably energy efficiency). We prepare the drawings and the engineer's calculations, book the inspections and pass you the completion paperwork at the end.
How much floor space does a wraparound extension add?
It depends on the width of the side plot and the depth at the rear. Our guide prices are based on a typical wraparound with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space). Yours may be larger or smaller, and the measured survey shows what your plot can take.
Can I stay at home during a wraparound extension?
Many people do, but a wraparound affects two sides of the house and usually the kitchen, so there will be weeks without a full kitchen. We plan a temporary kitchen, keep a route through the house and seal off the work area. For some families, moving out while the rear wall is opened up is easier.
Nearby
The same service in neighbouring towns:
Other extensions in Clydach
- Rear
- Side
- Part two-storey
- Over a garage
- First floor
- Semi-detached
- Detached
- Kitchen and bedrooms
- Bedroom and en-suite
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