Wrap Around Extensions Carlton
A wrap around extension combines a rear and a side return into one L-shaped build, transforming the ground floor of your Carlton home. It is the biggest single-storey change most homeowners can make, ideal for the semis and terraces along Carlton Hill and Standhill Road.
We handle the whole job locally, from first survey to final fit, working to Gedling Borough Council standards and keeping your family living around the works.
- L-shaped design that opens the whole ground floor
- Local team who know Carlton house styles
- Fixed written quotes with no hidden extras
The biggest way to grow your Carlton ground floor
Many Carlton homes are Victorian and Edwardian terraces or 1930s semis with a narrow side alley and a separate kitchen tucked at the back. A wrap around extension fills both the side return and the rear, joining them into one large open space. Instead of a small kitchen and a dark dining room, you get a single bright area for cooking, eating and relaxing.
Because it uses land on two sides of the house, a wrap around gives far more floor space than a simple rear or side build on its own. On a typical Carlton plot this can add 25 to 40 square metres, enough for a full kitchen-diner with room left for a snug or utility. It suits families who want to stay in the area rather than move away from Carlton schools and the shops on Carlton Hill.
We survey the ground, drains and boundary before we design anything, so the layout fits your plot and the way your household actually lives.
At a glance
Best for: terraces and semis with a side alley plus rear garden
Adds: 25-40 sqm of ground-floor space
Build time: around 12-16 weeks
Area: Carlton, NG4
Free site survey
We visit your Carlton home, measure up and talk through options before you commit to anything.
Why Carlton homeowners choose a wrap around
- Maximum space – fills both the side return and rear, adding more room than any other single-storey option on a Carlton plot.
- Open-plan living – creates one broad kitchen-diner that works for family life and entertaining.
- More natural light – roof lanterns and bi-fold doors flood the space, a real gain for north-facing Carlton terraces.
- Added value – a well-built wrap around is a strong selling point across the NG4 market.
- Keeps you in Carlton – grow your home without leaving your street, schools or local shops.
- Better layout – room to add a downstairs WC, utility or boot room where the old kitchen once stood.
How we build your wrap around in Carlton
Free survey
We visit your Carlton home, measure up, check drains and boundaries and talk through what you want.
Design and quote
Our architect draws the L-shaped layout and we give you a clear fixed written quote.
Planning and building control
We prepare and submit drawings to Gedling Borough Council and handle all approvals.
Groundworks and foundations
We dig, lay foundations and deal with any drain diversions across the side and rear.
Structure and roof
Walls go up, steels are set and the roof is fitted with lanterns to bring in light.
Fit out
Plastering, electrics, plumbing, flooring, doors and your new kitchen are installed.
Handover
We finish, clean up and walk you through the completed space with your certificates.
Wrap around extension costs in Carlton
Guide prices for Carlton, NG4 in 2026. Every home is different, so we give a fixed quote after a free survey.
| Project type | Approx size | Guide price (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Compact wrap around, standard finish | 20-25 sqm | £58,000 – £72,000 |
| Mid-size wrap around, open kitchen-diner | 25-32 sqm | £72,000 – £90,000 |
| Large wrap around, premium finish | 32-40 sqm | £90,000 – £120,000 |
| Roof lantern and bi-fold door upgrade | Add-on | £4,000 – £9,000 |
Prices include structure and weatherproof shell. Kitchen units, tiling and landscaping vary with your choices.
Planning and permissions in Carlton
What Carlton homeowners should know
Wrap around extensions usually need full planning permission from Gedling Borough Council because they combine a rear and side extension, which falls outside permitted development. We handle the application for you.
If your Carlton home is a terrace or semi, a Party Wall agreement with neighbours is often needed before we start. We guide you through the notices.
All work is built to current Building Regulations, and we arrange building control inspections and your completion certificate. If you live in a conservation area or a listed property near Carlton, extra restrictions may apply and we will flag this at survey.
Serving Carlton and the surrounding areas
Based near Carlton and covering all of NG4. Not sure if we reach you? Just ask.
Recent wrap around projects
What Carlton homeowners say
Our old kitchen off Carlton Hill was tiny and dark. The wrap around gave us a huge open space and the roof lantern makes it so bright. The team kept the site tidy the whole way through.
They handled the whole Gedling planning side and the Party Wall notices with our neighbours in Carlton. No stress for us at all and the finished kitchen-diner is exactly what we wanted.
Fixed quote, no surprises, and they finished close to the date they promised. Our 1930s semi in Carlton now has the family space we always needed. Highly recommend.
Wrap around extension questions from Carlton homeowners
Usually yes. Because a wrap around combines a rear and side extension it normally goes beyond permitted development, so full planning permission from Gedling Borough Council is required. We prepare and submit the whole application for you.
As a guide for Carlton in 2026, most projects fall between £58,000 and £120,000 depending on size and finish. We give a fixed written quote after a free survey of your NG4 home.
Most wrap around extensions in Carlton take around 12 to 16 weeks on site, plus time beforehand for planning and design. We give you a clear timeline before work starts.
Often yes. Many Carlton terraces have a side alley and rear garden that suit an L-shaped build. We check your boundaries and drains at the free survey to confirm what your plot allows.
If you live in a terrace or semi in Carlton and build up to or near a shared boundary, a Party Wall agreement with your neighbour is usually needed. We help you serve the correct notices in good time.
Ready to plan your Carlton wrap around?
Book a free site survey and get a clear fixed quote for your NG4 home. No obligation.