Bridgwater, Somerset
Single-storey rear extension in Bridgwater
Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. We design, get the approvals for and build single-storey rear extensions in Bridgwater and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Bridgwater and its postcode districts TA6 are part of our Somerset coverage. A depth of 3 to 4 metres keeps many single-storey rear extensions in Bridgwater within permitted development, subject to the house's planning history.
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 single-storey rear extension cost in Bridgwater?
A single-storey rear extension in Bridgwater is priced at £1,980–£3,220 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,500–£38,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £39,500–£64,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £47,500–£77,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a single-storey rear extension in Bridgwater?
The planning route for a single-storey rear extension in Bridgwater is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
If 3 or 4 metres is not enough, England's prior approval route allows 6 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 8 metres on a detached house for a single-storey rear extension. Neighbours are consulted, the council decides within 42 days, and the fee is £249, rising to £310 from 8 December 2026.
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 Bridgwater like to extend?
Bridgwater has Victorian terraces nearer the centre and post-war semis on the edges. Sloping gardens are frequent, which affects floor levels and steps down to the patio.
How a single-storey rear extension in Bridgwater 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Single-storey rear extensions near Bridgwater
We also build single-storey rear extensions in nearby Burnham-on-Sea (7.6 miles) and Taunton (8.9 miles).
- Single-storey rear extension in Burnham-on-Sea
- Single-storey rear extension in Taunton
- Single-storey rear extension in Street
- Single-storey rear extension in Weston-super-Mare
- Single-storey rear extension in Wells
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Bridgwater
How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Bridgwater?
As a guide, £1,980–£3,220 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £23,500–£38,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Is the site visit in Bridgwater free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Will the extension make the room behind it dark?
Not if it is designed well. Rooflights or a lantern over the old back room, and a wide opening into it, keep daylight reaching the middle of the house.
What postcode areas do you cover around Bridgwater?
Including TA6, and the surrounding Somerset area.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Bridgwater?
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 I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.