Cheshire
Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions in Cheshire
Lean-to, gable and hipped roofs that give a vaulted ceiling. Across Cheshire we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Warrington, Chester and Crewe.
Pitched roofs suit the cottages and slate-roofed houses in parts of Cheshire. Stone and brick terraces are common around Cheshire. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How much does a pitched-roof rear extension cost in Cheshire?
Guide prices for a pitched-roof rear extension in Cheshire start from our North West England rate of £1,880–£3,060 per square metre, including VAT. 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) | £22,500–£36,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £37,500–£61,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in Cheshire?
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it 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 Cheshire 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 Cheshire?
We cover 21 towns and districts in Cheshire, including Warrington, Chester and Crewe.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.