Single Storey Rear Extension Hucknall
Add a bright, open kitchen-diner or family room to the back of your Hucknall home. We design and build single storey rear extensions across Hucknall, from Victorian terraces near the town centre to semis around Butler’s Hill and Westville.
One local team handles everything – design, planning, building regulations and the build itself – with fixed quotes and a clear timeline.
- Free site surveys across Hucknall
- Design, planning and build under one roof
- Fixed written quotes – no hidden extras
Single Storey Rear Extensions in Hucknall
A single storey rear extension is the most popular home improvement we build in Hucknall, and for good reason. Many homes in the NG15 area – from ex-colliery terraces off Annesley Road to 1930s semis around Papplewick Lane and newer estates near Hucknall’s tram terminus – have generous rear gardens but cramped kitchens. Extending to the rear turns that unused space into a large, light-filled kitchen-diner or open-plan living area.
Because the extension sits at the back of the house, it changes how you live without changing your street. Most projects add 15 to 30 square metres, enough for a full kitchen with island, dining space and bi-fold doors onto the garden. Many Hucknall rear extensions fall within permitted development, so a full planning application is often not needed.
We manage the whole project locally: measured survey, drawings, planning or lawful development certificate, building regulations, structural calculations and construction. You get one point of contact from the first visit to handover, and we keep your home usable throughout the build.
Best suited to
Terraced and semi-detached homes with a decent rear garden, families who want an open-plan kitchen-diner, and anyone who wants more space without the cost of moving. If your Hucknall home has a narrow side return instead, a rear or wrap around design may suit better – we will advise honestly at the survey.
Quick Facts – Hucknall
Typical size: 3m to 6m deep
Build time: 10-14 weeks
Planning: Often permitted development
Council: Ashfield District Council
Free Site Survey
We measure, check drains and boundaries, and give you a realistic budget on the spot. Book your Hucknall survey →
Benefits of a Single Storey Rear Extension
Why Hucknall homeowners choose a rear extension over moving house.
- More living space – a typical 4m x 5m extension adds a full kitchen-diner or family room without losing bedrooms.
- Adds real value – a well-built rear extension typically adds 10-15% to the value of a Hucknall home, often more than it costs.
- Often no planning needed – many single storey rear extensions fall under permitted development rights, saving time and fees.
- Better light and garden connection – bi-fold or sliding doors and rooflights flood the back of the house with daylight.
- Cheaper than moving – avoid stamp duty, agent fees and the stress of leaving Hucknall’s schools and tram links.
- Improved layout – open up cramped kitchens and dark rear rooms into one flowing, modern space.
Our Rear Extension Process
A clear, managed process from first visit to final handover.
Free Survey
We visit your Hucknall home, measure up, check drains and boundaries, and discuss ideas and budget.
Design & Drawings
We produce detailed plans and 3D visuals so you can see your new space before anything is built.
Planning / PD Check
We confirm permitted development or handle the planning application with Ashfield District Council for you.
Building Regs & Quote
Structural calculations, building regulations drawings and a fixed written quote with a clear timeline.
The Build
Foundations, walls, roof and glazing – a tidy site, weekly updates and minimal disruption to your home.
Finish & Handover
Plastering, flooring, kitchen fit and decoration, then sign-off, certificates and our workmanship guarantee.
Single Storey Rear Extension Costs in Hucknall
Guide prices for 2026. Every home is different – your fixed quote follows the free survey.
| Extension Type | Typical Size | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small rear extension (shell & basic finish) | 3m x 4m | £28,000 – £38,000 |
| Mid-size kitchen-diner extension | 4m x 5m | £42,000 – £58,000 |
| Large open-plan rear extension | 5m x 6m | £60,000 – £85,000 |
| Premium finish with bi-folds & new kitchen | 4m-6m deep | £70,000 – £100,000+ |
Guide ranges include structure, roof, glazing and standard finishes. Kitchens, underfloor heating and high-spec glazing are priced separately. VAT included where applicable.
Do You Need Planning Permission?
Permitted development rules for rear extensions
Most Hucknall homes can extend to the rear under permitted development: up to 3m deep for terraced and semi-detached houses, or 4m for detached (up to 6m and 8m under the larger home scheme with prior approval from Ashfield District Council). The extension must be single storey, no taller than 4m, use materials that match the house, and cover no more than half the garden. Flats, listed buildings and homes with removed PD rights need a full application. We check your address before any work starts and can obtain a lawful development certificate for peace of mind.
Areas We Cover
Rear extensions built across Hucknall and nearby towns.
Not listed? We cover most of the surrounding area – get in touch to check.
Rear Extension Projects
What Hucknall Homeowners Say
“Our kitchen at the back of our semi in Hucknall was tiny. The team built a 4m rear extension with bi-folds and it has honestly changed how we live. Tidy workers and finished a week early.”
“They sorted the lawful development certificate with Ashfield council so we knew everything was above board. The kitchen-diner is the best room in the house now. Great communication throughout.”
“Fixed price quote and it stayed fixed. The new brickwork matches our 1930s house perfectly and the rooflights make the back of the house so much brighter. Would recommend to anyone in Hucknall.”
Single Storey Rear Extension FAQs
Often not. Most Hucknall houses can extend up to 3m to the rear (4m for detached) under permitted development, and up to 6m or 8m with prior approval from Ashfield District Council. We check your property’s rights before work begins and handle any application needed.
As a guide, expect £28,000 to £38,000 for a small 3m x 4m extension and £42,000 to £58,000 for a mid-size kitchen-diner in Hucknall. Larger or high-spec builds can reach £85,000 or more. A free survey gives you a fixed written quote.
Most single storey rear extensions in Hucknall take 10 to 14 weeks on site, plus 6 to 10 weeks beforehand for design, planning checks and building regulations. We give you a written programme before we start.
Yes, almost all our Hucknall customers stay at home. The extension is built as a sealed shell before we knock through, so your existing kitchen keeps working for most of the project. We keep the site clean and secure each day.
In most cases, yes. A well-designed kitchen-diner extension typically adds around 10-15% to a Hucknall property’s value, and demand for extended family homes in NG15 is strong thanks to the tram link and local schools. We can advise on the spec that makes sense for your street.
Ready to Extend Your Hucknall Home?
Book a free, no-obligation site survey and get a fixed written quote for your single storey rear extension.