Cranleigh, Surrey
Glazed rear extension in Cranleigh
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 Cranleigh and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Cranleigh and its postcode districts GU6 are part of our Surrey coverage. Glass-led rear extensions in Cranleigh 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 Cranleigh?
In Cranleigh, our guide for a glazed rear extension is £3,140–£5,380 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £37,500–£64,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £75,500–£129,000 |
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 Cranleigh?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a glazed rear extension in Cranleigh.
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. 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 Cranleigh like to extend?
Around Cranleigh the housing ranges from inter-war semis to 1960s and 1970s estates with good-sized gardens. Many of the newer estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history before anything is drawn.
How a glazed rear extension in Cranleigh 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Cranleigh
We also build glazed and glass-box rear extensions in nearby Godalming (6.4 miles) and Guildford (7.5 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Cranleigh
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Cranleigh?
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.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Cranleigh?
As a guide, £3,140–£5,380 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £37,500–£64,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Does glass need planning permission?
The same rules apply as any rear extension; glass does not change the depth or height limits.
Is the site visit in Cranleigh free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Cranleigh?
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 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.