Single-storey extensions in Burnham-on-Sea

Covering Burnham-on-Sea

Burnham-on-Sea is about 16 miles north of Taunton. We also cover Weston-super-Mare (7 miles to the north), Bridgwater and Clevedon.

Homes in the South West

In the South West, matching local stone, render or slate is often the main design question, and conservation areas and listed buildings are common in historic towns.

What is included in a single-storey extension in Burnham-on-Sea?

We design the extension around how you use the house: where the light comes from, how the new room joins the old one, and what happens to the drains and the garden. The structure is built in brick or block to match the house, finished with a flat roof and lantern or a pitched roof, then insulated, plastered and handed back ready to decorate.

Planning or lawful development certificate where needed
Foundations, drainage and structural steel
Brickwork, roof, glazing and insulation

How much should I budget for a single-storey extension?

Use these ranges to budget for single-storey extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.

Single-storey extensions	Guide price incl. VAT
Standard specification	£2,600 to £3,000 per m²
Good specification	£3,000 to £3,500 per m²
High specification	£3,500 to £4,000 per m²

What approvals does a single-storey extension need in England?

In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.

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 can affect a single-storey extension?

Drains under the footprint may need diverting or a build-over agreement with the water company.
Building on or near a shared boundary usually means serving a party wall notice in England and Wales.

What are the steps?

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

What people ask before starting

How long does a single-storey extension take to build?

The build itself usually takes 10 to 16 weeks once work starts on site. Design, approvals and ordering usually add 6 to 12 weeks before that.

Will the brick match?

We source the closest available match for colour, size and texture and agree a sample panel with you before laying.

Do you work in Burnham-on-Sea?

Yes. Burnham-on-Sea is within our coverage for single-storey extensions, along with nearby Weston-super-Mare and Bridgwater.

Single-storey extensions in nearby towns

Learn more about single-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Burnham-on-Sea.