Bracknell, Berkshire
Bungalow rear extension in Bracknell
We plan and build rear extensions for bungalows for homeowners in Bracknell. Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
We cover Bracknell (RG12) as part of our Berkshire work. For Bracknell bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Bracknell?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Bracknell start from our South East England rate of £2,070–£3,360 per square metre, including VAT. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £25,000–£40,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £49,500–£80,500 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Bracknell?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Bracknell is set by England's householder rules and your council.
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it is within 2 metres of a boundary.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Bracknell like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Bracknell, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a bungalow rear extension in Bracknell comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Bungalow rear extensions near Bracknell
We also build rear extensions for bungalows in nearby Ascot (3.3 miles) and Crowthorne (3.5 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Bracknell
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Bracknell?
As a guide, £2,070–£3,360 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £25,000–£40,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Can I extend the loft as well?
Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Bracknell house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.