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Glass box extensions for homes in Brockley

From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build glass extensions in Brockley and the surrounding Greater London area.

  • Guide price in BrockleyFrom £39,000 inc VAT
  • PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
  • Build time10–16 weeks on site
  • Postcode districtsSE4, SE8, SE13, SE14, SE15
Frameless glass box extension on the rear of a period brick house

What is included

  • Steel or glass beams and slim-frame glazing
  • Whole-house energy calculations where needed
  • Solar-control and low-energy glass specification
  • Drainage details for frameless roofs
  • Design with specialist glazing input

Covering Brockley

Postcode districts we cover around Brockley include SE4, SE8, SE13, SE14, SE15, SE22. Nearby, we also take on projects in New Cross (1 mile), Greenwich (1 mile), Catford (1 mile), Peckham (2 miles).

For homes towards Kent, Swanley is around 10 miles away. Across London, terraced houses with narrow side returns and tight access are the norm, which shapes everything from party wall notices to how materials reach the back garden.

What should I budget for a glass extension in Brockley?

Prices below are for Brockley, using the London factor of ×1.3. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.

Typical rates in Brockley: £3,900 to £7,540 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.

SizeEssentialStandardPremium
2 m × 4 m
8 m²
£39,000 – £47,000£39,000 – £49,500£44,500 – £60,500
3 m × 4 m
12 m²
£46,500 – £56,500£54,500 – £69,000£67,000 – £90,500
3 m × 6 m
18 m²
£70,000 – £84,500£81,500 – £103,000£100,500 – £136,000

Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.

Planning rules that apply in Brockley

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.

Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).

From first visit to completion

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

    It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.

  2. Design and approvals

    We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.

  3. Fixed written price

    The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.

  4. Build and sign-off

    We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.

Glass extension questions answered

Will my neighbours in Brockley 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.

Can I see a price before committing to anything?

Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Brockley, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.

How long does a glass extension take to build in Brockley?

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

How much does a glass extension cost?

Our guide range is about £3,900 to £7,540 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £54,500 to £69,000 in Brockley.

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 Brockley

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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