Burnage, Greater Manchester
Semi-detached rear extension in Burnage
Single or two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses, with side access and one party wall. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for semi-detached houses in Burnage and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Burnage and its postcode districts M14, M19 and M20 are part of our Greater Manchester coverage. Where a Burnage semi already has a small lean-to at the back, we usually replace it rather than extend it.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Burnage?
In Burnage, our guide for a semi-detached rear extension is £1,790–£2,910 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. 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) | £21,500–£35,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £35,500–£58,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £43,000–£70,000 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a semi-detached rear extension in Burnage?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a semi-detached rear extension in Burnage.
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.
A two-storey rear extension can be permitted development in England only if it projects no more than 3 metres, stays at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, matches the existing roof pitch and has obscure-glazed upper side windows. In practice most double-storey rear extensions go through a householder planning application.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Burnage like to extend?
Burnage has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.
How a semi-detached rear extension in Burnage 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Semi-detached rear extensions near Burnage
From Burnage, the nearest places we also cover are Fallowfield (0.8 miles) and Didsbury (1.7 miles).
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FAQ
Semi-detached rear extension questions in Burnage
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.
Do you handle building control in Burnage?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Can I match pebbledash or render?
Yes. Many semis are refinished with new render across the whole back elevation so old and new match.
How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Burnage?
As a guide, £1,790–£2,910 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £21,500–£35,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Is the site visit in Burnage free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.