Deal · Kent

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Deal

A two-storey wraparound extension is one of the most space-efficient ways to add bedrooms and living space to a house in Deal, because the new floors share one set of foundations and one roof.

Deal: the key facts for this kind of project.

Postcode districts
CT13 and CT14
County / area
Kent, England
Price region
South East England
Guide price
£132,500–£181,500 (£2,360–£3,250 per m²)
Approval route
Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England.
Nearest towns
Dover (7.8 miles), Ramsgate (7.8 miles), Broadstairs (9.5 miles)
Distance to Maidstone
about 38.4 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a two-storey wraparound extension

A two-storey wraparound extension suits a house with space both beside it and behind it, where you want to transform the layout rather than add a single room. You get one design for the whole L-shape, the planning application, structural design for the corner and the openings into the house, building regulations approval and the build, managed by us and carried out by vetted teams working under S&K.

We cover postcode districts CT13 and CT14 in and around Deal, along with neighbouring Dover, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.

What it costs in Deal

Guide prices for two-storey wraparound extensions in South East England are around £2,360–£3,250 per m² of new floor space, including VAT. For 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), that's roughly £132,500–£181,500. We'll give you a written design-stage price first, then a fixed build price once the drawings are agreed.

SpecPer m²An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space)
Essential£2,180–£2,990 per m²£122,000–£167,000
Standard£2,360–£3,250 per m²£132,500–£181,500
Premium£2,840–£3,890 per m²£159,000–£218,000

Planning and building regulations in Deal

In England, a two-storey wraparound extension needs householder planning permission, because any extension beyond a side wall must be single storey to be permitted development. The application costs £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Councils weigh the side part against the street scene and the rear part against neighbours' light and outlook, and should decide within 8 weeks of validation.

Approval in England: Householder planning application: £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Lawful development certificate: £274 (about £288 for applications from 8 December 2026). Councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation.

Building regulations: Building regulations approval (full plans recommended) from the council or a registered building control approver, with a completion certificate at the end.

Design points for Deal homes

Daylight to the middle

A deep L-shaped plan can leave the middle of the ground floor dark, because the old rear rooms are now enclosed. We use wide rear openings, a well-placed stair and, where part of the extension is single storey, roof lights, while keeping total glazing within the Part L allowance.

The corner post

At the outside corner of the L, there is no existing wall to carry the floor above. Opening the ground floor fully usually means a steel frame or a corner post, and the engineer's design sets how slim it can be. We decide early whether you want a clear corner or a visible post.

How we'd run your project

  1. Start at your house

    We come to your home in Deal, measure up, check the ground floor walls and roof structure, and note anything near the boundaries.

  2. Get it approved

    Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for Deal and deal with any questions from the planning officer.

  3. Technical design

    We prepare the building regulations drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.

  4. Finish and certify

    Second fix, plastering and making good, then building control's final inspection and the completion paperwork.

Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Deal

How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in Deal?

Our guide for South East England, which covers Deal, is £2,360–£3,250 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 £132,500–£181,500. 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 Deal?

We cover Deal (CT13 and CT14) and nearby places including Dover, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, plus the rest of Kent. The first site visit is free.

Who handles building regulations for a project in Deal?

We handle it as part of the project. What's needed in England: building regulations approval (full plans recommended) from the council or a registered building control approver, with a completion certificate at the end. We prepare the drawings and the engineer's calculations, book the inspections and pass you the completion paperwork at the end.

Does a wraparound extension need steel?

Almost always. Opening the corner of the house and the old rear wall to make one open-plan space means steel beams, and often a steel post or frame at the outside corner. The structural engineer sizes these, and the steel is ordered once the design is fixed, which is one reason a wraparound needs careful sequencing.

Can a wraparound extension be part single, part two-storey?

Yes. Many wraparounds keep the rear part single storey with roof lights over the kitchen and put the two-storey part to the side. This can reduce the effect on neighbours and the cost. We set out both options at the design stage, so you can compare floor space against price before choosing.

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