Ryhope, Tyne and Wear
Glazed rear extension in Ryhope
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 Ryhope and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Ryhope is covered from our Tyne and Wear round, including SR2, SR3 and SR9. If your garden in Ryhope 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 Ryhope?
For Ryhope we work from the North East England rate: £2,520–£4,320 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £30,000–£52,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £60,500–£103,500 |
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 Ryhope?
The planning route for a glazed rear extension in Ryhope 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. 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 Ryhope like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Ryhope. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a glazed rear extension in Ryhope 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.
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 Ryhope
Close by, we work in Sunderland, about 2.3 miles away, and Seaham, about 2.4 miles away.
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Ryhope
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.
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.
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 Ryhope free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
What postcode areas do you cover around Ryhope?
Including SR2, SR3 and SR9, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
Do you handle building control in Ryhope?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.