Rear Extensions Gedling
A rear extension is the most popular way for Gedling homeowners to gain a bigger kitchen, dining room or family space. We design and build single and double storey rear extensions across Gedling, Carlton, Arnold and Mapperley, matched to your home and garden.
From your first survey to the final handover, our local team handles the design, planning and build so you get a room that suits how your family really lives.
- Single and double storey rear builds
- Local team who know Gedling street styles
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
More space at the back of your Gedling home
Many Gedling houses, from the 1930s semis around Carlton Hill to the post-war family homes in Arnold and Mapperley, share the same problem: a tight kitchen at the back and a decent garden going spare. A rear extension solves this by pushing the ground floor out into the garden, giving you the open-plan kitchen-diner most families are after.
Because so many Gedling properties sit on similar plot shapes, we know what tends to work here. On a standard semi we can often add three to four metres of depth while keeping a usable garden and plenty of natural light. On end-terraces and detached homes near Gedling Country Park there is often room for a wider, wrap-friendly build.
Every project starts with a proper look at your home, your drains, your boundaries and how the light falls, so the finished room feels like it was always part of the house rather than bolted on.
Why a rear extension?
It is usually the best value way to add a big family room without losing your whole garden or moving house.
Local knowledge
We build across Gedling, Carlton, Arnold, Mapperley and Netherfield and know the local ground and street styles.
Why Gedling homeowners choose a rear extension
- Bigger kitchen-diner – open up the back of the house into one bright family space that works for cooking, eating and relaxing.
- Keeps your garden – a well-sized rear build adds room while leaving most Gedling gardens usable for children and outdoor seating.
- Adds real value – a quality rear extension is one of the strongest returns on investment for family homes in the Gedling area.
- More natural light – roof lanterns, bi-fold doors and large glazing bring light deep into homes that were once dark at the back.
- Avoids moving costs – stay in the school catchment and neighbourhood you like without paying stamp duty and estate agent fees.
- Tailored to your plot – designs shaped around your boundaries, drains and light rather than an off-the-shelf box.
How we build your Gedling rear extension
Free site survey
We visit your Gedling home, measure up, check drains and boundaries and talk through what you want to achieve.
Design and drawings
Our designers produce plans that suit your plot, your budget and the style of your street.
Planning and building control
We handle permitted development checks, any planning application to Gedling Borough Council and building regulations.
Fixed written quote
You get a clear, itemised quote with no hidden extras before any work starts.
Groundworks and build
Foundations, walls, roof and glazing installed by our own trusted local trades.
Fit-out and finish
Plastering, electrics, flooring and decorating to leave the room ready to use.
Handover and sign-off
Final building control sign-off, a completion certificate and a workmanship guarantee.
Rear extension costs in Gedling
Guide prices for 2026. Every Gedling home is different, so we confirm your figure after a free survey.
| Type of rear extension | Typical size | Guide price (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Small single storey rear | Up to 3m depth | £30,000 – £45,000 |
| Large single storey rear | 4m plus, open-plan | £45,000 – £65,000 |
| Single storey with lantern and bi-folds | 4m plus, high glazing spec | £55,000 – £75,000 |
| Double storey rear | Kitchen plus bedroom above | £70,000 – £110,000 |
Prices include design, build and finish to a good standard. Kitchens, high-end flooring and landscaping are quoted separately.
Planning and permitted development
What Gedling homeowners need to know
Many single storey rear extensions in Gedling fall under permitted development, meaning no full planning application is needed. As a general guide, a semi or terraced house can extend up to 3m to the rear under standard rights, and up to 6m under the larger home extension scheme with a prior approval notice to Gedling Borough Council.
Double storey rear extensions, homes in a conservation area, and any property where permitted development has been removed will usually need a full planning application. We check your specific address and handle the paperwork either way.
We manage it all
From permitted development certificates to full applications with Gedling Borough Council, we handle drawings, submissions and building control so you do not have to.
Rear extensions across Gedling and beyond
Not sure if we cover your street? Give us a call and we will let you know.
Gedling rear extension gallery
Reviews from local customers
We had a 4m rear extension on our semi in Carlton and it has completely changed how we use the house. The team kept the garden tidy and finished on time. The new kitchen-diner is full of light.
Really pleased with our rear extension in Arnold. They sorted the prior approval with Gedling Borough Council and explained every step. The bi-fold doors onto the garden are our favourite feature.
A double storey rear extension gave us a bigger kitchen and an extra bedroom in our Mapperley home. Honest, tidy and local. The fixed quote was exactly what we paid. Highly recommend.
Rear extension questions from Gedling homeowners
Often not. Many single storey rear extensions in Gedling are allowed under permitted development, up to 3m for a semi or terrace and up to 6m under the larger home extension scheme with prior approval. We check your address and confirm before any work starts.
As a guide, a single storey rear extension in Gedling starts around £30,000 and a larger open-plan build with high glazing runs to £75,000. Double storey builds range from £70,000. We give you a fixed written quote after your free survey.
A typical single storey rear extension in Gedling takes around 10 to 14 weeks on site once we start. Double storey builds take a little longer. We give you a realistic timeline with your quote and keep you updated throughout.
Yes, most Gedling homeowners stay put throughout. There will be some disruption when we open up the back of the house, but we keep the property secure and weathertight and work to keep the mess down.
Yes. Every rear extension we build in Gedling meets current building regulations, and we arrange inspections and the final completion certificate for you. You get a full sign-off and a workmanship guarantee on handover.
Ready to extend your Gedling home?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed written quote for your rear extension. No pressure, no obligation.