Kitchen Extensions Carlton
Open up the back of your Carlton home with a bright, spacious kitchen extension built for family life. We design and build kitchen extensions across Carlton, Carlton Hill, Gedling and Netherfield, handling everything from drawings and planning to the final tiling.
Most Carlton kitchens sit in the original rear of Victorian terraces and 1930s semis. A well planned rear extension turns that cramped galley into an open kitchen-diner with garden views.
- Free site surveys across Carlton and Gedling
- Full design, planning and build service
- Fixed written quotes with no hidden extras
Kitchen Extensions Built for Carlton Homes
Carlton has a real mix of housing, from Victorian terraces near Carlton Hill to 1930s semis around Gedling and post-war homes towards Netherfield. Most were built with small, closed-off kitchens at the back. A kitchen extension, usually a single storey rear extension, is the most popular way local families gain a proper open-plan kitchen, dining and living space.
We know the local ground conditions, the typical brick types used across NG4, and how Gedling Borough Council handles planning and building control. That local knowledge keeps your project moving and avoids costly surprises once we start digging footings.
A typical Carlton kitchen extension adds 15 to 25 square metres, brings in light through bifold doors and rooflights, and often adds real value to your home. We manage the whole job with one point of contact from survey to handover.
Best For
Terraces and semis in Carlton with a narrow rear kitchen, a side return, or an unused rear garden strip. Ideal if you want an open kitchen-diner without moving house.
Typical Timescale
Most Carlton kitchen extensions take 10 to 14 weeks on site, plus 6 to 10 weeks for design and approvals beforehand.
Benefits of a Kitchen Extension in Carlton
Why Carlton homeowners choose to extend rather than move.
- More usable space – turn a cramped galley kitchen into an open kitchen-diner where the whole family fits.
- Added value – a well built kitchen extension typically adds 10-15% to the value of a Carlton semi or terrace.
- Natural light – bifold or sliding doors and rooflights transform dark rear rooms common in older NG4 homes.
- Cheaper than moving – avoid stamp duty, agent fees and moving costs while staying near local schools and Carlton Square.
- Better layout – relocate the kitchen, add a utility room or downstairs WC as part of the same build.
- Energy efficiency – modern insulation and glazing mean the new space is often the warmest room in the house.
Our Kitchen Extension Process
A clear, managed process from first visit to final clean.
Free Survey
We visit your Carlton home, measure up, and talk through layout ideas and budget.
Design & Drawings
Architectural drawings tailored to your house, with kitchen layout planned from day one.
Planning & Approvals
We handle permitted development checks or the planning application with Gedling Borough Council.
Fixed Quote
A detailed written quote covering structure, glazing, electrics, plumbing and finishes.
The Build
Footings, walls, roof and glazing, with building control inspections at each stage.
Kitchen Fit-Out
First and second fix, plastering, flooring, and your new kitchen installed and connected.
Handover
Snagging, final clean, completion certificate and guarantee documents handed over.
Kitchen Extension Costs in Carlton
Guide prices for 2026. Every home is different, so treat these as ranges until we survey your property.
| Project Type | Typical Size | Guide Price (excl. kitchen units) |
|---|---|---|
| Small rear kitchen extension | 12-15 m² | £28,000 – £38,000 |
| Standard kitchen-diner extension | 18-25 m² | £40,000 – £60,000 |
| Large open-plan kitchen extension | 25-35 m² | £60,000 – £85,000 |
| Wrap around kitchen extension | 30-40 m² | £75,000 – £100,000+ |
Prices include structure, roof, glazing, plastering and standard electrics and plumbing. Kitchen units, worktops and appliances typically add £8,000 to £25,000 depending on your choices.
Planning Permission in Carlton
📋 Do You Need Planning Permission?
Many single storey kitchen extensions in Carlton fall under permitted development: up to 4m deep on a detached house or 3m on a semi or terrace (up to 6m and 4m with prior approval), no higher than 4m, and using materials that match the existing house. Larger designs, corner plots and flats need a full application to Gedling Borough Council, which usually takes about 8 weeks. Building Regulations approval is required on every kitchen extension regardless. We check your address, prepare the paperwork and manage the whole approval process for you – our planning success rate is 100%.
Areas We Cover Around Carlton
We build kitchen extensions throughout Carlton and the surrounding NG4 neighbourhoods.
Not listed? We cover the whole NG3 and NG4 area – get in touch to check.
Kitchen Extension Projects
What Carlton Homeowners Say
“Our 1930s semi on Carlton Hill had a tiny kitchen you could barely turn around in. The team knocked through and built a beautiful kitchen-diner with bifolds onto the garden. On budget and finished a week early.”
“They handled everything with Gedling Borough Council for us, so planning was completely stress free. The rooflights make such a difference – our kitchen is now the brightest room in the house.”
“Tidy, polite and reliable. The site was swept every evening, which our neighbours in Netherfield really appreciated. The fixed quote was exactly what we paid. Would recommend to anyone in Carlton.”
Kitchen Extension Questions from Carlton
Most kitchen extensions in Carlton cost between £40,000 and £60,000 for the build, with the kitchen fit-out on top. Smaller projects start around £28,000. We give a fixed written quote after a free site survey, so you know the full cost before we start.
Often not. Many single storey rear extensions in Carlton fall under permitted development if they meet size and height limits. Larger designs need approval from Gedling Borough Council. We check your address and handle all the paperwork either way.
Expect 10 to 14 weeks on site for a typical Carlton terrace or semi, depending on size and finishes. Terraces sometimes need extra time for access and party wall work, which we plan for in your quote and schedule.
Yes, most Carlton families stay put. We keep your old kitchen working as long as possible and set up a temporary kitchen area before the final knock-through. Dust screens and daily tidying keep disruption manageable.
In most cases, yes. A well designed kitchen-diner typically adds 10-15% to the value of a Carlton semi or terrace, and open-plan kitchen space is one of the most requested features from local buyers. We can advise on what makes sense for your street.
Ready to Plan Your Carlton Kitchen Extension?
Book a free, no-obligation site survey and get a fixed written quote for your kitchen extension in Carlton.