Crumpsall, Greater Manchester
Bungalow rear extension in Crumpsall
For homes in Crumpsall, a bungalow rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Crumpsall sits in Greater Manchester, with postcode districts including M4, M8 and M9. For Crumpsall 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 Crumpsall?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Crumpsall start from our North West England rate of £1,740–£2,820 per square metre, including VAT. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,000–£34,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £41,500–£67,500 |
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 Crumpsall?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Crumpsall 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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Crumpsall like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Crumpsall. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a bungalow rear extension in Crumpsall 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Crumpsall
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Crumpsall
Is the site visit in Crumpsall free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Crumpsall?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Is a bungalow extension cheaper?
The rates are similar per square metre; roof work can add a little.
What postcode areas do you cover around Crumpsall?
Including M4, M8 and M9, and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.
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.
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.