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Ledbury, Herefordshire

Glazed rear extension in Ledbury

We plan and build glazed and glass-box rear extensions for homeowners in Ledbury. 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.

Ledbury and its postcode districts HR8 are part of our Herefordshire coverage. Glass-led rear extensions in Ledbury are planned around which way the garden faces, because that decides the glass specification.

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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 Ledbury?

For Ledbury we work from the West Midlands rate: £2,800–£4,800 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.

Glazed rear extension prices in Ledbury
SizeGuide price inc VAT
3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²)£33,500–£57,500
4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²)£67,000–£115,000

Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.

Do you need planning permission for a glazed rear extension in Ledbury?

The planning route for a glazed rear extension in Ledbury 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.

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 Ledbury like to extend?

Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Ledbury. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.

How a glazed rear extension in Ledbury comes together

  1. 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.

  2. Design and guide price

    Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.

  3. Paperwork handled

    Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.

  4. Build and sign-off

    We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.

Glazed rear extensions near Ledbury

Close by, we work in Great Malvern, about 6.7 miles away, and Ross on Wye, about 10.2 miles away.

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FAQ

Glazed rear extension questions in Ledbury

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.

Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Ledbury?

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.

Sliding or bifold doors?

Sliders give bigger panes and slimmer sightlines; bifolds open the whole width. Our guide compares them.

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.

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.

How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Ledbury?

As a guide, £2,800–£4,800 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £33,500–£57,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.

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Get a guide price online in a couple of minutes, or book a free site visit and we'll measure up and talk you through the planning route.

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