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Glass box extensions across Bridport

Bridport 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 BridportFrom £30,500 inc VAT
  • PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
  • Build time10–16 weeks on site
  • Postcode districtsDT6
Frameless glass box extension on the rear of a period brick house

Glass extension prices in Bridport

For Bridport we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.02, the factor we use for South West England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.

Typical rates in Bridport: £3,060 to £5,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.

SizeEssentialStandardPremium
2 m × 4 m
8 m²
£30,500 – £37,000£30,500 – £38,500£35,000 – £47,500
3 m × 4 m
12 m²
£36,500 – £44,500£42,500 – £54,000£52,500 – £71,000
3 m × 6 m
18 m²
£55,000 – £66,500£64,000 – £81,000£78,500 – £106,500

Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.

What is included

  • Planning drawings that show the glass detail
  • Design with specialist glazing input
  • Whole-house energy calculations where needed
  • Steel or glass beams and slim-frame glazing

Planning rules that apply in Bridport

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.

The planning position for a specific Bridport address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.

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).

Covering Bridport

We cover Bridport and the postcode districts DT6. Nearby, we also take on projects in Dorchester (15 miles), Weymouth (16 miles), Poole (35 miles), Wimborne Minster (35 miles).

Yeovil, in Somerset, is roughly 15 miles from Bridport and also on our list. In the South West, local stone, render and brick vary from town to town, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension that looks right.

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.

  1. Free site visit

    A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.

  2. Design and approvals

    Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.

  3. Fixed written price

    With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.

  4. Build and sign-off

    The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.

Glass extension questions answered

Who do I contract with for a glass extension in Bridport?

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 long does a glass extension take to build in Bridport?

On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.

Do I need building regulations approval in Bridport?

Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.

How much does a glass extension cost?

Our guide range is about £3,060 to £5,920 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £42,500 to £54,000 in Bridport.

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 Bridport

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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