Kitchen extensions
Kitchen extensions in Medway — space, light and lasting value
Open up your home with a beautifully designed kitchen extension. Napwood handles design coordination, planning, structure and finish — delivering kitchens that work hard and look exceptional.
What a kitchen extension can achieve
A kitchen extension is one of the most effective ways to transform how a Medway home lives day to day. Whether you want an open-plan kitchen-diner, a brighter family space or a seamless connection to the garden, the right design adds usable square metreage and long-term property value.
At Napwood Construction we plan kitchen extensions around how you cook, entertain and move through the home — not just around a floor plan on paper. Stewart brings kitchen design and procurement experience; Gary brings decades of carpentry and site delivery. Together we manage the build from first conversation to final handover.
- Single-storey kitchen-diners
- Side-return and wraparound layouts
- Structural openings and steels
- Bi-fold, sliding or aluminium doors
- Integrated kitchen fit-out
Planning, building regulations and structure
Many kitchen extensions in Medway fall under permitted development, but lofted heights, conservation areas, flats and larger footprints can need full planning permission. We help you understand the route early so you are not surprised mid-project.
Structural steelwork, foundations, drainage diversion, insulation, electrics and ventilation all need to meet building regulations. Our project management covers coordination with structural engineers where required, and we build to a standard we are happy to guarantee for 12 months.
Typical timeframes and costs
A straightforward single-storey kitchen extension often runs from around 8–14 weeks on site once permissions and materials are lined up, depending on complexity, weather and kitchen lead times. Larger or more bespoke schemes take longer.
Indicative budgets for a quality kitchen extension in Kent commonly start from the mid-tens of thousands for a compact side return, rising significantly for larger glazed kitchen-diners with premium kitchens. We provide transparent quotations after a free consultation — never a one-size-fits-all price from a web form.
- Free on-site consultation
- Clear staged quotations
- Kitchen supply options from whole-market ranges
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
Why homeowners choose Napwood
We are a Wigmore-based team serving Medway and the wider Kent area. You deal with experienced people who care about finish quality, communication and leaving your home clean. If you are comparing kitchen extension builders in Gillingham, Rainham, Chatham or Rochester, ask to see recent work and talk through how we manage steels, kitchens and programme.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission for a kitchen extension in Medway?
Not always. Many single-storey rear kitchen extensions qualify as permitted development, but size, height, location and previous additions matter. We advise early and work with your designer or planning professional when full permission is needed.
How long does a kitchen extension take?
Most single-storey kitchen extensions take roughly 8–14 weeks on site after approvals and materials are ready. Kitchen manufacturing lead times and structural complexity can extend the programme.
Can you manage the kitchen as well as the build?
Yes. We can deliver the shell and work with your kitchen supplier, or manage a full design-and-install kitchen package through our supplier network.
Will you handle structural steels?
Yes. We coordinate structural calculations where required and install steels as part of creating open-plan openings into your new kitchen space.
Which areas do you cover?
We regularly work across Medway — including Wigmore, Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester — and wider Kent.
Ready to discuss your project? Call us or request a free estimate today.
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