Limehouse, Greater London
Glazed rear extension in Limehouse
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 Limehouse and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Limehouse and its postcode districts E1, E3 and E14 are part of our Greater London coverage. Glass-led rear extensions in Limehouse are planned around which way the garden faces, because that decides the glass specification.
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 Limehouse?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Limehouse start from our London rate of £3,640–£6,240 per square metre, including VAT. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £43,500–£75,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £87,500–£150,000 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a glazed rear extension in Limehouse?
Planning for a glazed rear extension in Limehouse 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 Limehouse like to extend?
Period terraces in Limehouse sit alongside flats, and the difference matters: houses usually keep permitted development rights, while flats and maisonettes need planning permission for any rear extension.
How a glazed rear extension in Limehouse 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Limehouse
We also build glazed and glass-box rear extensions in nearby Stepney (0.5 miles) and Bow (1.1 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Limehouse
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Limehouse?
Including E1, E3 and E14, and the surrounding Greater London area.
Can I have a level threshold?
Yes, with a drainage channel outside the doors and the slab set to the patio level.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Limehouse?
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Limehouse house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Limehouse free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.