Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire and Rutland
Glazed rear extension in Leicester Forest East
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 Leicester Forest East and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Leicester Forest East sits in Leicestershire and Rutland, with postcode districts including LE1 and LE3. If your garden in Leicester Forest East 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 Leicester Forest East?
For Leicester Forest East we work from the East Midlands rate: £2,720–£4,660 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £32,500–£56,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £65,000–£111,500 |
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 Leicester Forest East?
The planning route for a glazed rear extension in Leicester Forest East is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Leicester Forest East like to extend?
Leicester Forest East has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a glazed rear extension in Leicester Forest East 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.
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 Leicester Forest East
From Leicester Forest East, the nearest places we also cover are Braunstone (1.7 miles) and Glenfield (1.8 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Leicester Forest East
Is the site visit in Leicester Forest East free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Leicester Forest East house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Can I have a level threshold?
Yes, with a drainage channel outside the doors and the slab set to the patio level.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Leicester Forest East?
As a guide, £2,720–£4,660 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £32,500–£56,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Leicester Forest East?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.