Hockley, West Midlands
Glazed rear extension in Hockley
We plan and build glazed and glass-box rear extensions for homeowners in Hockley. Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Hockley sits in the West Midlands, with postcode districts including B18, B19 and B20. If your garden in Hockley 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 Hockley?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Hockley start from our West Midlands rate of £2,800–£4,800 per square metre, including VAT. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £33,500–£57,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £67,000–£115,000 |
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 Hockley?
Planning for a glazed rear extension in Hockley follows the English householder rules.
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 Hockley like to extend?
Hockley has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a glazed rear extension in Hockley 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.
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 Hockley
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Hockley
How long does a rear extension take to build in Hockley?
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 you match the brick or stone on my Hockley 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.
Is the site visit in Hockley free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Hockley?
As a guide, £2,800–£4,800 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £33,500–£57,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building control in Hockley?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.