Hunts Cross, Merseyside
Glazed rear extension in Hunts Cross
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 Hunts Cross and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Hunts Cross (L19, L24 and L25) as part of our Merseyside work. If your garden in Hunts Cross 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 Hunts Cross?
For Hunts Cross we work from the North West England rate: £2,630–£4,510 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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 |
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 Hunts Cross?
The planning route for a glazed rear extension in Hunts Cross is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Hunts Cross like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Hunts Cross. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a glazed rear extension in Hunts Cross 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.
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 Hunts Cross
From Hunts Cross, the nearest places we also cover are Woolton (1.3 miles) and Allerton (1.4 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Hunts Cross
Can you match the brick or stone on my Hunts Cross house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Hunts Cross?
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.
Does glass need planning permission?
The same rules apply as any rear extension; glass does not change the depth or height limits.
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.
Do you handle building control in Hunts Cross?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.