Leicestershire and Rutland
Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions in Leicestershire and Rutland
Lean-to, gable and hipped roofs that give a vaulted ceiling. Across Leicestershire and Rutland we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
Pitched roofs suit the cottages and slate-roofed houses in parts of Leicestershire and Rutland. Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Leicestershire and Rutland. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How much does a pitched-roof rear extension cost in Leicestershire and Rutland?
A pitched-roof rear extension in Leicestershire and Rutland is priced at £1,940–£3,150 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,500–£38,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £39,000–£63,000 |
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 in Leicestershire and Rutland?
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 Leicestershire and Rutland 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 Leicestershire and Rutland?
We cover 23 towns and districts in Leicestershire and Rutland, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.