Side return extensions · Bridgnorth

Side return extensions in Bridgnorth

If you live in Bridgnorth and want side return extensions, we can take the whole job off your hands, from measuring the house to handing over a finished room.

Covering Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth is about 10 miles south of Telford. We also cover Loughton (9 miles to the south-west), Telford and Wellington.

Homes in the West Midlands

Red-brick terraces and inter-war semis make up much of the housing in the West Midlands, which suits rear extensions, dormer lofts and hip-to-gable conversions, with more modern estates on the edges of the towns.

What do you get with a side return extension?

Side returns are small in area but heavy in detail: party walls, a glazed roof, and steelwork to take out the original back wall. We design the roof for light and drainage, agree the party wall process early, and keep the work tidy because access is often through the house.

  • Party wall notices and surveyor liaison
  • Drainage and new gully positions
  • Plastering and making good to the old house

How much does a side return extension cost in Bridgnorth?

What side return extensions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

Side return extensionsGuide price incl. VAT
Standard specification£3,350 to £3,700 per m²
Good specification£3,700 to £4,150 per m²
High specification£4,150 to £4,550 per m²

Planning and building rules in Bridgnorth

English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.

In England a single-storey rear extension can often go ahead under permitted development: up to 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached one, no higher than 4 m, with eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary. Deeper extensions, up to 6 m or 8 m, need prior approval from the council first.

What should I think about before starting?

  • Access is often through the house, so we plan deliveries and protect floors.
  • Glazed roofs need careful detailing against the neighbour’s wall.

From first call to completion

  1. Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
  2. Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
  3. Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
  4. Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Questions about a side return extension in Bridgnorth

Does a side return need planning permission?

In England it can be permitted development if it is single storey, no higher than 4 m and no wider than half the original house. Conservation areas are the main exception.

Is a glazed roof too hot in summer?

Modern solar-control glass and a mix of glazed and solid roof keep it comfortable. We advise on the balance during design.

Do you work in Bridgnorth?

Yes. Bridgnorth is within our coverage for side return extensions, along with nearby Loughton and Telford.

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