Open Plan Extensions Long Eaton
Turn a boxy kitchen and separate dining room into one bright, sociable space. We design and build open plan extensions across Long Eaton, from Victorian terraces near the town centre to semis in Sawley and Wilsthorpe.
Our team handles structural calculations, steelwork, building regulations and the full fit-out, so your walls come down safely and your new space works from day one.
- Structural steels designed and installed correctly
- Full building regulations sign-off included
- Fixed written quotes – no vague day rates
Why Long Eaton Homes Suit Open Plan Extensions
Much of Long Eaton’s housing was built between the 1890s and 1970s, when homes were divided into small, separate rooms. A kitchen at the back, a dining room in the middle, a hallway eating up floor space. An open plan extension removes those internal walls and usually adds a rear extension at the same time, creating one large kitchen, dining and living zone across the back of the house.
The terraces around College Street and the lace-mill era streets near the town centre respond especially well to this. Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room, then extending 3 to 4 metres into the garden, can more than double the usable living space. Semis in Sawley, Wilsthorpe and Breaston-side plots often have generous gardens, so a wider open plan extension with bifold doors and roof lights is a natural fit.
The key to any open plan project is the structure. When a load-bearing wall comes out, a steel beam has to carry that load instead. We arrange the structural engineer’s calculations, install the steels with proper padstones, and get everything inspected and signed off by building control. You get the open space without the cracks, sagging ceilings or sale-blocking paperwork gaps that DIY wall removals cause.
Who Open Plan Extensions Work Best For
Families who want to cook, eat and relax in one connected space. Home owners who entertain and want the kitchen at the heart of the house. Anyone in a Long Eaton terrace or semi where the existing kitchen feels dark and cut off from the garden. If you want the light and flow of a modern home without moving to a new-build in Chilwell or Toton, this is usually the best value route.
📋 Quick Facts
Typical build time: 10-14 weeks. Most Long Eaton open plan extensions fall under permitted development for the extension itself, though internal structural work always needs building regulations approval.
Free Structural Assessment
Not sure which walls are load-bearing? We include a structural walkthrough in every free Long Eaton site survey, so you know what is possible before you spend a penny.
Why Go Open Plan in Long Eaton
- More usable space – combining rooms and extending removes wasted corridors and dead corners, so every square metre earns its keep.
- Natural light – roof lanterns, roof lights and wide glazed doors flood the whole ground floor with light, a big upgrade for north-facing Long Eaton gardens.
- Better family life – cook while the kids do homework at the island; no one is shut away in a separate kitchen.
- Added value – a well-built open plan kitchen-diner is consistently one of the strongest value-adders for NG10 homes, often returning more than it costs.
- Garden connection – bifold or sliding doors turn the garden into an extra room in summer.
- Cheaper than moving – stamp duty, fees and moving costs on a bigger house often exceed the cost of extending the one you already like.
How We Build Your Open Plan Extension
Free Site Survey
We visit your Long Eaton home, identify load-bearing walls, measure up and talk through layouts and budget.
Design and Engineering
Drawings for the extension and open plan layout, plus structural calculations for every steel beam.
Approvals
We handle permitted development checks or planning with Erewash Borough Council, and submit building regulations plans.
Shell Build
Foundations, walls and roof of the new extension go up while you still use your existing kitchen.
Structural Opening
Steels go in with temporary propping, then the internal walls come down. This is the messiest week, and we protect and clean as we go.
Fit-Out and Handover
Plastering, flooring, kitchen, electrics and decoration, finished with a building control completion certificate.
Open Plan Extension Costs in Long Eaton (2026 Guide)
| Project Type | Typical Size | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wall removal only (steel and making good) | Single opening | £4,000 – £9,000 |
| Small open plan rear extension | Approx. 3m x 4m | £38,000 – £52,000 |
| Mid-size open plan kitchen-diner | Approx. 4m x 6m | £55,000 – £75,000 |
| Large open plan with roof lantern and bifolds | 25m²+ | £75,000 – £110,000 |
Guide ranges for Long Eaton and the NG10 area, excluding kitchen units and appliances. Every home differs, so we always confirm with a fixed written quote after a free survey.
Planning Rules for Open Plan Extensions in Long Eaton
What You Need to Know
The extension part of an open plan project often falls under permitted development: single storey rear extensions up to 3m deep on terraces and semis (up to 6m with prior approval), under 4m high, in matching materials. The internal wall removal itself does not need planning permission, but it always needs building regulations approval covering the structural steel, fire safety and escape routes. Open plan layouts change how fire spreads, so building control may require interlinked smoke alarms and, in some layouts, a protected hallway. Homes near the Erewash Canal conservation areas or flood zones in parts of Long Eaton may need extra checks. We confirm exactly what applies to your address, deal with Erewash Borough Council, and manage all inspections for you.
Open Plan Extensions Across the Region
Based locally, we cover Long Eaton, Sawley, Wilsthorpe, Sandiacre and the wider NG10 area.
Open Plan Projects Near Long Eaton
What Long Eaton Homeowners Say
“We knocked through the kitchen and dining room and added a 4 metre extension on our terrace near Long Eaton town centre. The steelwork went in without a hitch and the space is unrecognisable. Building control signed everything off first time.”
“Brilliant job on our open plan kitchen-diner in Sawley. They kept our old kitchen usable until the last possible week, which made living through the build far easier with two kids. Finished on budget too.”
“The roof lantern was the best decision we made. Our Wilsthorpe semi used to have a dark little kitchen; now the whole back of the house is one bright room looking onto the garden. Tidy, polite team who explained every stage.”
Open Plan Extension Questions – Long Eaton
Often not. Most single storey rear extensions in Long Eaton fall under permitted development, and removing internal walls never needs planning permission. Building regulations approval is always required for the structural work, and we handle that with Erewash Borough Council’s building control for you.
During your free survey we check floor joist directions, wall thickness and what sits above each wall. For anything structural, a qualified engineer produces calculations before a single brick is touched. In older Long Eaton terraces the spine wall is nearly always load-bearing, so we plan the steelwork around it.
Yes, almost all our Long Eaton clients do. We build the extension shell first while your existing kitchen keeps working, then do the knock-through near the end. There is usually only one to two weeks of real disruption, and we set up dust screens throughout.
Most projects in the NG10 area land between £38,000 and £75,000 depending on size, glazing and finishes, with a wall removal alone from around £4,000. We give a fixed written quote after a free site survey, so there are no surprises later.
It can if it is not designed properly, because open layouts change escape routes. We design Long Eaton projects to comply from the start, typically with interlinked mains smoke alarms and, where needed, escape windows or a protected stair. Building control inspects and issues a completion certificate you will need when selling.
Ready to Open Up Your Long Eaton Home?
Book a free, no-obligation site survey and get a fixed written quote for your open plan extension.