Kitchen Extensions Nuneaton
A kitchen extension is one of the most popular and rewarding home improvements. Whether your kitchen is cramped, outdated, or poorly laid out, extending to create an open-plan kitchen-diner-living space transforms how you live and entertain.
Parker Grears Developments specialises in kitchen extensions across Nuneaton, Hinckley, Coventry, and throughout Warwickshire. We handle the complete process from structural design to final finishes, giving you a stunning, fully integrated open-plan space.
Why Kitchen Extensions Are the Most Popular Extension
Many homeowners find their existing kitchen too small, too separate from living areas, or stuck with a dated layout. A kitchen extension transforms this by providing:
- More space — Room to cook, entertain, and move around comfortably
- Modern open-plan living — Kitchen flows seamlessly into dining and living areas
- Better light — Large windows, bifold doors, and rooflights flood your space
- Higher property value — A stunning kitchen-diner is a major selling point
- Better family life — Cook while staying connected to family and guests
Kitchen extensions consistently return 70-90% of build cost in property value.
What's Included in Our Kitchen Extension Service
Parker Grears delivers a complete kitchen extension package covering everything from structural design to final finishes:
Structural Design & Engineering — Robust design that integrates seamlessly and meets building regulations.
Foundations & Construction — Professional groundwork, brickwork, and blockwork properly tied into your existing home.
Roof Integration — Seamless roof structure with proper insulation and weatherproofing.
Large Glazing & Doors — High-quality windows, bifold doors, and sliding glass that flood your space with light and open onto the garden.
Rooflights & Skylights — Strategic roof lights brighten your kitchen and create a modern feel.
Electrical & Plumbing — All circuits, outlets, water supply, and drainage integrated seamlessly. We coordinate with your kitchen supplier for appliance circuits.
Heating Integration — Radiators and heating extended to your new space.
Flooring & Finishes — Quality materials, plastering, tiling, and decoration creating a cohesive look.
Kitchen Supply & Installation — Optional coordination of kitchen design, supply, and installation as part of the full package.
Fully Project Managed — One contact overseeing all trades, site safety, and building control compliance.
Every project includes a full QS Cost Breakdown (from £240+VAT) and stage payments as work progresses.
Creating the Perfect Open-Plan Kitchen-Diner-Living Space
Modern kitchens are the social hub of the home. A kitchen extension creates the perfect opportunity to design an open-plan space where cooking, dining, and living flow naturally together.
Bifold & Sliding Doors open fully to your garden, creating a bright, connected feel. Rooflights & Skylights positioned strategically flood your kitchen with natural light, reducing energy costs and creating an airy feel. An island unit or breakfast bar provides extra worktop and seating while maintaining sightlines throughout. Consistent flooring and a light colour palette maximise the sense of space.
The result is a modern, family-friendly kitchen that's the natural gathering place for living, cooking, and entertaining.
Single-Storey vs Double-Storey Kitchen Extensions
Single-Storey Kitchen Extensions
Most kitchen extensions are single-storey, adding ground-floor space to expand your kitchen and create open-plan dining and living areas.
Advantages: - Often eligible for Permitted Development Rights (no planning application needed) - More affordable than double-storey - Faster to build (typically 10-16 weeks) - Cost range: £60,000-£120,000
Perfect for: Most homes. Single-storey works when you already have bedrooms upstairs or don't need additional bedrooms.
Learn more: See our guide to rear extensions, which covers kitchen expansion options in detail.
Double-Storey Kitchen Extensions
Some homeowners combine their kitchen extension with a double-storey rear extension, adding a bedroom and bathroom upstairs while creating the open-plan kitchen below.
Advantages: - Creates open-plan kitchen-diner-living on ground floor - Adds bedroom and en-suite upstairs - Maximum property value increase - Cost range: £90,000-£180,000 - Timescale: 16-24 weeks
Perfect for: Growing families wanting both expanded living space and additional bedrooms.
Learn more: See our guide to double-storey extensions.
Planning & Building Regulations for Kitchen Extensions
Single-storey kitchen extensions often qualify for Permitted Development Rights, meaning no formal planning application is needed. However, size limits and local rules apply — especially if you're in a conservation area.
Double-storey kitchen extensions typically require planning permission, which we handle on your behalf.
During your consultation, we'll advise you on whether your extension qualifies and, if planning permission is needed, we'll manage the entire process. Our FMB and TrustMark credentials mean local authorities know we deliver quality, compliant work.
Building Regulations compliance is required for all extensions, ensuring structural safety, electrical certification, and plumbing standards. We manage this entirely, with inspections at key stages.
Timescales and Costs for Kitchen Extensions
Single-storey kitchen extensions: 10-16 weeks, £60,000-£120,000 Double-storey kitchen extensions: 16-24 weeks, £90,000-£180,000
Every project includes a Quantity Surveyor cost breakdown so you understand exactly where your money is going. We structure stage payments throughout the build:
- 20% on contract signing
- Staged payments as key milestones are reached
- Final payment on completion
This approach means you only pay for work as it's completed, with complete transparency throughout.
Kitchen Extension Costs in Nuneaton & Warwickshire (2026)
Most kitchen extensions are a single-storey rear, side-return or wraparound build, so the figures below mirror our wider 2026 extension pricing. Every project is individually costed with a full Quantity Surveyor breakdown before you commit — treat these as a realistic guide, not a fixed quote.
| Kitchen extension type | Typical size | 2026 price range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Side-return kitchen extension | 8–15 m² | £18,000–£42,000 |
| Single-storey rear kitchen-diner | 18–28 m² | £36,000–£72,000 |
| High-end kitchen-diner (vaulted ceiling, bi-folds, lanterns) | 25–35 m² | £60,000–£100,000+ |
| Wraparound (rear + side) kitchen extension | 35–55 m² | £90,000–£200,000+ |
These figures cover design coordination, groundwork, structure, roofing and a weather-tight, plastered shell. Kitchen units, worktops and appliances are specified and costed separately so you stay in control of the spend. See our full house extension cost guide for a detailed per-m² breakdown.
Recent Project: Nailstone Kitchen Extension
A recent kitchen build in Nailstone, near Nuneaton, turned a cramped, closed-off kitchen into a bright open-plan kitchen-diner. The single-storey rear extension added a large roof lantern, full-width bi-fold doors onto the garden and a dedicated dining area — delivered on a fixed-price stage-payment plan and finished to a five-star standard. It is a typical example of how the right extension completely changes how a family uses the back of the home.
Why Choose Parker Grears for Your Kitchen Extension
Experience & Expertise — Paul Grears brings 25+ years of hands-on construction experience. Sean Parker manages strategy and client relations.
Fully Project Managed — One contact coordinating architects, builders, electricians, and suppliers. No juggling.
FMB Approved & TrustMark Registered — Independently vetted. Local authorities trust our compliant, quality work.
5-Star Google Reviews — 25 verified reviews from satisfied clients across Nuneaton, Hinckley, and Coventry.
2-Year Workmanship Warranty — Every extension comes with a 2-year workmanship warranty as standard, and we can arrange insurance-backed guarantees on workmanship for up to 10 years.
Complete Financial Clarity — QS Cost Breakdown included. No hidden costs.
£5 Million Public Liability Insurance — Fully insured.
Stage Payments — Structured payments tied to progress.
SMSTS Certified — Site-safety trained team.
Kitchen Integration — Coordinate kitchen design, supply, and installation as part of the complete package.
Book Your Free Kitchen Extension Consultation Today
Ready to transform your kitchen and create that stunning open-plan space you've always wanted?
Contact Parker Grears Developments for a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll visit your home, understand your vision for the space, discuss layout options and finishes, and give you honest advice on timescales and investment.
Call: 024 7518 5349 Email: [email protected] Web: www.parkergrears.com
We serve Nuneaton, Hinckley, Coventry, Atherstone, Rugby, Tamworth, and across Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Transform your kitchen and create the open-plan space you've always wanted. Contact us today for your free consultation.
