Glass box extensions across Aldridge
Aldridge homeowners can use us for the whole glass extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in AldridgeFrom £29,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsWS4, WS9
What is included
- Whole-house energy calculations where needed
- Design with specialist glazing input
- Solar-control and low-energy glass specification
- Planning drawings that show the glass detail
- Drainage details for frameless roofs
- Steel or glass beams and slim-frame glazing
Solar gain is the risk. We specify solar-control glass, plan for opening vents or sliding panels, and avoid fully glazed roofs on south-facing extensions unless shading is included.
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a glazed or orangery-style extension follows the same size limits as any single-storey rear extension: 3 m or 4 m without an application, or up to 6 m and 8 m through prior approval. Building regulations limit glazing to about a quarter of the new floor area plus the openings it replaces, unless whole-house calculations show the design still performs.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Covering Aldridge
Across WS4, WS9, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Walsall (3 miles), Bloxwich (4 miles), Sutton Coldfield (5 miles), Wednesbury (6 miles).
Burntwood, in Staffordshire, is roughly 5 miles from Aldridge and also on our list. The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s and post-war semi-detached houses, which are well suited to rear, side and over-garage extensions, plus Victorian terraces in the older inner areas.
How much does a glass extension cost in Aldridge?
Prices below are for Aldridge, using the West Midlands factor of ×0.97. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Aldridge: £2,910 to £5,630 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £29,000 – £35,000 | £29,000 – £37,000 | £33,000 – £45,500 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £34,500 – £42,000 | £40,500 – £51,500 | £50,000 – £68,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £52,000 – £63,000 | £61,000 – £77,000 | £75,000 – £101,500 |
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Our process, step by step
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions people ask about glass extensions
Do you cover all of Aldridge?
Yes. We cover Aldridge and the surrounding parts of West Midlands. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a glass extension take to build in Aldridge?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a glass extension in Aldridge?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
How much does a glass extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,910 to £5,630 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £40,500 to £51,500 in Aldridge.
Are glass extensions cold in winter?
Modern double or triple glazing with warm-edge spacers and underfloor heating keeps them comfortable. They are not as warm as a solid room, and we explain the trade-off honestly.
Book a free site visit in Aldridge
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.