Rear Extensions Clifton
Open up the back of your Clifton home with a rear extension built for family life. We design and construct single-storey rear extensions that bring in light, add living space and connect your kitchen to the garden.
From the older estate homes near Farnborough Road to the newer builds around Clifton village, we tailor every project to your property, your budget and the local ground conditions.
- Free site surveys across Clifton
- Full plans and building control handled
- 15+ years building in South Nottinghamshire
More space at the back of your Clifton house
Clifton has a real mix of housing, from the post-war council-built semis on the main estate to the modern developments closer to the River Trent. A rear extension is one of the most popular ways to add space here because most of these homes have a decent-sized rear garden that is not being fully used.
The most common request we get in Clifton is a rear extension to create an open-plan kitchen-diner. Many of the original estate houses have small, separate kitchens tucked at the back, and knocking through into a new extension transforms how the whole ground floor feels. We also build rear extensions for extra sitting rooms, home offices and utility spaces.
Because we build across South Nottinghamshire every week, we know the local soils, the typical foundation depths near the Trent floodplain and how Rushcliffe Borough Council handles applications. That local knowledge keeps your project moving and avoids the delays that catch out firms from further afield.
Quick facts
Most Clifton rear extensions extend 3m to 4m from the rear wall. Single-storey builds usually take 8 to 12 weeks on site.
Areas we cover
Clifton village, Farnborough Road, Southchurch Drive, Green Lane and the newer estates towards Barton.
Benefits for Clifton homes
- More usable living space – turn a cramped rear kitchen into a bright open-plan family hub without moving house.
- Better garden connection – large bi-fold or sliding doors open your Clifton home straight onto the back garden.
- Added property value – a well-built rear extension typically adds 10 to 15 percent to homes in the NG11 area.
- More natural light – roof lanterns and skylights flood north-facing Clifton kitchens with daylight.
- Often permitted development – many single-storey rear extensions in Clifton do not need full planning permission.
- Energy efficient – new insulation and glazing meet current building regs, cutting your heating bills.
Our rear extension process
Free site survey
We visit your Clifton home, measure up and talk through what you want to achieve with the space.
Design and drawings
Our team produces detailed plans and, where needed, structural calculations for your rear extension.
Planning and building control
We handle any planning application to Rushcliffe Borough Council and all building regulations paperwork.
Foundations and structure
We dig and pour foundations suited to Clifton ground conditions, then build the walls and roof.
First and second fix
Electrics, plumbing, plastering, doors and glazing all go in to a high finish.
Handover and sign-off
We finish, clean up and hand over your completion certificate once building control signs off.
Rear extension costs in Clifton
Prices are guide ranges for 2026 and depend on size, finish and ground conditions. We give a fixed written quote after your free survey.
| Type of rear extension | Typical size | Guide cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small single-storey rear | Up to 3m x 3m | £28,000 – £38,000 |
| Medium open-plan kitchen-diner | 3m x 5m | £40,000 – £55,000 |
| Large rear with bi-folds and lantern | 4m x 6m | £58,000 – £75,000 |
| Rear extension with high-spec kitchen fit-out | Varies | £70,000+ |
Figures include construction, glazing and standard finishes. Kitchen units, appliances and premium flooring are quoted separately.
Planning and permitted development
Many single-storey rear extensions in Clifton can be built under permitted development rights, which means no full planning application. The usual limits are up to 3m out for a terraced or semi-detached house, or 4m for a detached home, provided the extension is single storey and does not exceed 4m in height.
Larger rear extensions up to 6m or 8m may be allowed under the Larger Home Extension scheme, which needs a prior approval application to Rushcliffe Borough Council. We check your specific circumstances during the survey and handle the whole process for you.
Clifton planning checklist 📋
- Check if your home is in a conservation area or has an Article 4 direction
- Extensions cannot cover more than half the garden land
- Materials should be in keeping with the existing house
- Party Wall agreements may be needed with neighbours
Areas we cover
Based locally and covering all of Clifton and the surrounding villages.
Our rear extension gallery
What Clifton homeowners say
Genuine reviews from rear extension projects across Clifton.
They turned our tiny back kitchen into a huge open-plan diner. The team knew exactly how to deal with the ground near the Trent and kept us informed the whole way through.
Cracking job on our rear extension. The bi-fold doors onto the garden have completely changed how we use the house. Tidy, polite and finished on time.
Handled the planning with Rushcliffe for us and sorted the party wall with next door. No stress at all. The new lantern makes the room so bright. Highly recommend for anyone in Clifton.
Rear extension FAQs for Clifton
Often not. Many single-storey rear extensions in Clifton fall under permitted development, up to 3m for a semi or terrace and 4m for a detached home. Larger builds may need prior approval from Rushcliffe Borough Council. We confirm your situation at the free survey.
As a guide, a small rear extension in Clifton starts around £28,000, while a larger open-plan kitchen-diner with bi-folds and a roof lantern is typically £58,000 to £75,000. We give a fixed written quote after surveying your home.
Most single-storey rear extensions in Clifton take 8 to 12 weeks on site once we start. Larger projects with high-spec kitchens can take a little longer. We agree a clear timeline before work begins.
Yes. A well-built rear extension usually adds 10 to 15 percent to the value of a home in the NG11 area, and it makes the property far more appealing to family buyers who want open-plan living.
In most cases, yes. We source brick and render to match the original as closely as possible, which is important for the older estate homes in Clifton and keeps the extension looking part of the house.
Ready to extend your Clifton home?
Book a free site survey and get a no-obligation quote for your rear extension.