Shepshed, Leicestershire and Rutland
Bungalow rear extension in Shepshed
We plan and build rear extensions for bungalows for homeowners in Shepshed. 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.
Shepshed is covered from our Leicestershire and Rutland round, including LE11. For Shepshed 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 Shepshed?
A bungalow rear extension in Shepshed is priced at £1,790–£2,910 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,500–£35,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £43,000–£70,000 |
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 Shepshed?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a bungalow rear extension in Shepshed.
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 Shepshed like to extend?
Shepshed has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a bungalow rear extension in Shepshed comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Bungalow rear extensions near Shepshed
Close by, we work in Loughborough, about 3.8 miles away, and Coalville, about 4.5 miles away.
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Shepshed
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Shepshed?
Including LE11, and the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland area.
Can a bungalow extension be fully accessible?
Yes: level thresholds, wider doors and a wet room are straightforward to design in.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Shepshed?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Shepshed?
As a guide, £1,790–£2,910 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £21,500–£35,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.