Buckhurst Hill, Essex
Glazed rear extension in Buckhurst Hill
We plan and build glazed and glass-box rear extensions for homeowners in Buckhurst Hill. Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Buckhurst Hill and its postcode districts IG7, IG9 and IG10 are part of our Essex coverage. A wide sliding door with one long rooflight, rather than a fully glazed roof, keeps a glass-led extension usable in summer.
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 glazed rear extension cost in Buckhurst Hill?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Buckhurst Hill start from our East of England rate of £2,970–£5,090 per square metre, including VAT. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £35,500–£61,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £71,000–£122,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a glazed rear extension in Buckhurst Hill?
The planning route for a glazed rear extension in Buckhurst Hill is set by England's householder rules and your council.
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary.
New fabric must meet Approved Document L (2021 edition incorporating 2023 amendments): walls 0.18, roof 0.15 and floor 0.18 W/m²K, windows 1.4 W/m²K or Band B. Under the simple route, new windows, doors and rooflights should not exceed 25% of the extension floor area plus any openings removed; more glass is possible with a whole-house calculation.
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 Buckhurst Hill like to extend?
Buckhurst Hill mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a glazed rear extension in Buckhurst Hill 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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.
Glazed rear extensions near Buckhurst Hill
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Buckhurst Hill
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a 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.
Will a glass extension be too hot?
Not if it is designed for its orientation, with solar-control glass, shading and ventilation.
Do you handle building control in Buckhurst Hill?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Buckhurst Hill?
Including IG7, IG9 and IG10, and the surrounding Essex area.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Buckhurst Hill?
As a guide, £2,970–£5,090 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £35,500–£61,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.