Bootle, Merseyside
Glazed rear extension in Bootle
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 Bootle and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Bootle sits in Merseyside, with postcode districts including L20, L21 and L22. A wide sliding door with one long rooflight, rather than a fully glazed roof, keeps a glass-led extension usable in summer.
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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 Bootle?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Bootle start from our North West England rate of £2,630–£4,510 per square metre, including VAT. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £31,500–£54,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £63,000–£108,500 |
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 Bootle?
Whether your glazed rear extension in Bootle needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. 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 Bootle like to extend?
Bootle has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.
How a glazed rear extension in Bootle 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Bootle
Neighbouring places we cover include Litherland (0.8 miles) and Kirkdale (2.8 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Bootle
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Bootle?
As a guide, £2,630–£4,510 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £31,500–£54,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the 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.
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.
Is the site visit in Bootle free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
What postcode areas do you cover around Bootle?
Including L20, L21 and L22, and the surrounding Merseyside area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Bootle house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.