Berkshire
Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions in Berkshire
Lean-to, gable and hipped roofs that give a vaulted ceiling. We design and build rear extensions across Berkshire, from Reading and Slough to Bracknell, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Pitched roofs suit the cottages and slate-roofed houses in parts of Berkshire. Around Berkshire 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 much does a pitched-roof rear extension cost in Berkshire?
A pitched-roof rear extension in Berkshire is priced at £2,240–£3,640 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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) | £27,000–£43,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £45,000–£73,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in Berkshire?
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.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
Where in Berkshire do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Will a lean-to fit under my windows?
We check the sill heights at the survey; low windows usually mean a flat roof instead.
Are roof windows allowed?
Yes; they are the usual way to bring light into a pitched-roof extension.
Is a pitched roof more expensive?
Slightly, typically a few per cent more than a flat roof of the same area.
Do you cover all of Berkshire?
We cover 14 towns and districts in Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.