Glass box extensions across Ashford, Surrey
Ashford, Surrey 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 Ashford, SurreyFrom £33,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTW15, TW16, TW18
What should I budget for a glass extension in Ashford, Surrey?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Ashford, Surrey we use our South East England factor (×1.12). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Ashford, Surrey: £3,360 to £6,500 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £33,500 – £40,500 | £33,500 – £42,500 | £38,500 – £52,000 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £40,000 – £48,500 | £47,000 – £59,500 | £57,500 – £78,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £60,000 – £73,000 | £70,500 – £89,000 | £86,500 – £117,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What we take care of
- Solar-control and low-energy glass specification
- Planning drawings that show the glass detail
- Steel or glass beams and slim-frame glazing
- Whole-house energy calculations where needed
- Drainage details for frameless roofs
- Design with specialist glazing input
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.
Local to Ashford, Surrey
Across TW15, TW16, TW18, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles), Sunbury-on-Thames (3 miles), Walton-on-Thames (4 miles), West Molesey (4 miles).
Just over the Greater London border, Feltham is about 2 miles away. In the South East, plenty of houses have already been extended once, which makes checking the remaining permitted development allowance an important early step.
What happens next
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Glass extension questions answered
Do you cover all of Ashford, Surrey?
Yes, across the whole of Ashford, Surrey. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a glass extension take to build in Ashford, Surrey?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Ashford, Surrey be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
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.
How much does a glass extension cost?
Our guide range is about £3,360 to £6,500 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £47,000 to £59,500 in Ashford, Surrey.
Book a free site visit in Ashford, Surrey
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.