Could a flat wraparound extension be for you?

Why choose a flat wraparound extension?

With the high house prices of city centres, it may not always be viable to move and an extension could be the answer to your problems. Our Resi consultants report that a rising number of people are opting for flat wraparound extensions as a way of an extra bedroom to the layout. This could not only improve the ease of everyday life for you and your family (particularly if you’re welcoming in a little one or creating space for an older relative), it could also add value to your property and make the future prospect of upsizing more tenable. Here are some other ideas for what your new-found space could accommodate:

• Open-plan kitchen and living area
• A cosy reading nook
• A home office
• A playroom
• A utility room
• Storage space for outdoor equipment

Am I allowed to extend my flat?

One huge consideration when it comes to extending your home is whether you can get the correct permissions to carry out your work. Unless you own the entire freehold of the building that your flat is inside, you’ll need the consent of the freeholder(s). For a more comprehensive guide about how to get freeholder consent, check out this article.

Allowing enough light into your flat wraparound extension

When you’re weighing up whether to choose a wraparound extension for your ground floor flat, you may want to consider how the build will impact on the amount of natural light available in your property. Here are just a few ways that you can increase your space without blocking off light – after all, there’s plenty of research to suggest how vital it is for our health and wellbeing.

Include a courtyard

If you’re looking for your flat wraparound extension to create a new room for you, you might be advised to accommodate a courtyard space in your plans. It’s often required from a planning perspective thanks to rules in the UK that bedrooms receive an adequate amount of natural light. It can also be an asset in terms of retaining some outdoor space if the wraparound extension itself is limiting the amount of garden area available.

Install extra skylights

Skylights are a fantastic option for supercharging the amount of light in a room without limiting the amount of space available. They come in a huge array of shapes and sizes so you can select one that looks fantastic with your new space. Learn all you need to know about skylights in this article.

Light-enhancing interior design

Choose light, bright colours that emphasise the space and airiness for a room and introduce finishing touches with reflective surfaces to capture and reflect the existing natural light.

How much does a flat wraparound extension cost?

The cost of your flat wraparound extension will vary depending on a huge number of factors. Some considerations will include where your property is, which contractors you choose and the materials used. So, while it’s not an exact science and there’s plenty of room for variation, we estimate it costing between £90,000 and £130,000.