Wrap Around Extensions Gedling
A wrap around extension combines a rear and side return in one L-shaped build, giving Gedling homes a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living space that transforms how the ground floor works.
We design, plan and build wrap around extensions across Gedling, from the older terraces near Arnold Road to the semis and detached homes around Carlton and Mapperley. Every project is tailored to your plot and how you want to live.
- Local Gedling builders with 15+ years’ experience
- Full design, planning and build service under one roof
- Fixed written quotes with no hidden extras
The biggest ground-floor change you can make
Many Gedling homes were built with small, separate rooms at the back and a narrow passage down one side. A wrap around extension solves both problems at once. By extending across the rear and along the side return, you open up a single bright space that flows from front to back and side to side.
This is the ideal choice if a simple rear extension would not give you enough width, or if a side return alone would feel too narrow. Gedling’s typical semi-detached and terraced plots often have exactly the right shape for a wrap around, with room to gain a proper kitchen island, a family dining table and a comfortable seating area in one connected room.
We handle the whole journey for you, from the first measured survey through drawings, structural calculations, planning or permitted development, building control and the finished build. You deal with one local team who know Gedling Borough Council’s process inside out.
At a glance
Typical Gedling wrap around adds 25-40 m² of floor space and takes 12-18 weeks on site.
Serving all of Gedling
Arnold, Carlton, Mapperley, Netherfield, Colwick, Burton Joyce and surrounding NG4 postcodes.
Why Gedling homeowners choose a wrap around
- Maximum space in one go – a wrap around adds far more floor area than a single rear or side extension, ideal for growing Gedling families.
- True open-plan living – combine kitchen, dining and lounge into one connected room that suits modern life.
- Better natural light – roof lanterns and bi-fold doors flood the deeper plan with daylight, even on north-facing Gedling gardens.
- Adds real value – a well-built wrap around is one of the strongest returns on investment for family homes across NG4.
- Keeps you in Gedling – gain the space of a bigger house without the cost and upheaval of moving and changing schools.
- Made for your plot – the L-shape wraps neatly around your existing home, using awkward side and rear space efficiently.
How we build your Gedling wrap around
Free site survey
We visit your Gedling home, measure up and talk through how you want to use the new space.
Design and drawings
We produce plans and 3D visuals so you can see the layout before anything is submitted.
Planning and approvals
We handle permitted development or a planning application to Gedling Borough Council on your behalf.
Structural design
An engineer specifies steels and foundations, with building control approval arranged for you.
Groundworks and shell
Foundations, brickwork and roof go up, with the existing rear wall opened onto the new space.
Fit-out
Glazing, plastering, electrics, heating, kitchen and flooring bring the room to life.
Handover
We finish, clean up and walk you through your completed wrap around with all certificates.
Wrap around extension costs in Gedling
These are 2026 guide ranges for Gedling projects. Your exact price depends on size, ground conditions, glazing and finish. We always give a fixed written quote after a survey.
| Wrap around type | Approx. size | Guide price (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Compact wrap around, standard finish | 20-25 m² | £48,000 – £62,000 |
| Mid-size wrap around, open-plan kitchen | 25-35 m² | £62,000 – £82,000 |
| Large wrap around, premium glazing and finish | 35-45 m² | £82,000 – £105,000+ |
| Roof lantern (each) | Add-on | £1,800 – £3,500 |
| Bi-fold or sliding doors | Add-on | £3,000 – £7,000 |
Prices include design, structural work and standard fixtures. Kitchen units and appliances are usually quoted separately so you can choose your own.
Planning and permitted development
What Gedling homeowners need to know
Because a wrap around combines rear and side elements, it often goes beyond permitted development and needs a full planning application to Gedling Borough Council. The side element in particular is usually too wide to fall under permitted development on its own.
Single-storey rear projections are limited under permitted development (typically 3m for terraces and semis, 4m for detached), and side extensions must be single storey and no more than half the width of the original house. A wrap around usually exceeds these, so most Gedling projects follow the planning route.
If your home is in a Gedling conservation area, such as parts of Burton Joyce or Lambley, or is listed, extra restrictions apply. We check your address before design and manage the whole submission, so you do not have to. Our 100% planning success rate reflects that local knowledge.
Wrap around extensions across the region
Based in Gedling and covering all NG4 postcodes and the surrounding villages. Not sure if we reach you? Just ask.
Gedling wrap around gallery
What Gedling homeowners say
Real reviews from wrap around projects across Gedling.
“Our wrap around in Arnold turned a cramped kitchen and dark dining room into one huge light-filled space. The team kept everything tidy and stuck to the timeline. Planning went through with no issues.”
“We got the space of a much bigger house without leaving Carlton. The roof lantern makes the whole room glow. Clear fixed quote from the start and no surprises at the end.”
“They handled the full planning application to Gedling Borough Council for our Mapperley semi. The finished wrap around is exactly like the drawings. Highly recommend a local firm that knows the area.”
Wrap around extension questions, Gedling
Usually yes. Because a wrap around combines rear and side elements, it typically exceeds permitted development and needs a full application to Gedling Borough Council. We handle the whole submission for you and check your address first.
Most Gedling wrap arounds fall between £48,000 and £105,000 depending on size, glazing and finish. We give a fixed written quote after a free survey so you know the exact cost before committing.
A typical Gedling wrap around takes 12 to 18 weeks on site once building starts. Design and planning beforehand usually add 8 to 12 weeks, which we manage in parallel where possible.
Very likely. Many Gedling semis and terraces have a rear garden and a side return that suit an L-shaped wrap around perfectly. We assess your exact plot at the free survey and design around it.
Yes. We source bricks and materials to match the period and style of Gedling homes as closely as possible, so the new wrap around blends in. Many clients instead choose a contrasting rendered or glazed rear for a modern look.
Ready to plan your Gedling wrap around?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed written quote from a local team that knows Gedling homes and planning.