Pitsea, Essex
Glazed rear extension in Pitsea
Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. We design, get the approvals for and build glazed and glass-box rear extensions in Pitsea and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Pitsea (SS13, SS14 and SS16) as part of our Essex work. If your garden in Pitsea faces south, expect us to talk about overhangs and solar-control glass before frame colours.
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 Pitsea?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Pitsea 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 Pitsea?
Planning for a glazed rear extension in Pitsea follows the English householder rules.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is 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 Pitsea like to extend?
Pitsea mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a glazed rear extension in Pitsea comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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.
Glazed rear extensions near Pitsea
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Pitsea
What postcode areas do you cover around Pitsea?
Including SS13, SS14 and SS16, and the surrounding Essex area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Pitsea?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
Is a glass box a conservatory?
No. It is built to Building Regulations as part of the house, with insulated floor and roof, so it is usable all year.
Do you handle building control in Pitsea?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Pitsea?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Is the site visit in Pitsea free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.