Glass box extensions in Derby
Our design and build teams take on glass extensions in Derby, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in DerbyFrom £28,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23
How much does a glass extension cost in Derby?
For Derby we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.95, the factor we use for East Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Derby: £2,850 to £5,510 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £28,500 – £34,500 | £28,500 – £36,000 | £32,500 – £44,500 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £34,000 – £41,500 | £39,500 – £50,500 | £49,000 – £66,500 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £51,000 – £62,000 | £59,500 – £75,500 | £73,500 – £99,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Who a glass extension suits
- Garden-facing dining rooms
- Period and listed-style houses where a light touch is wanted
- Small infill spaces and side returns
Working in Derby
We cover Derby and the postcode districts DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24. Neighbouring towns we cover include Belper (7 miles), Ilkeston (8 miles), Heanor (8 miles), Ripley (8 miles).
For homes towards Nottinghamshire, Eastwood is around 9 miles away. The East Midlands has plenty of inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses with room to extend, alongside Victorian terraces in the towns.
Planning rules that apply in Derby
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 regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
How the project works
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
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about glass extensions
Who do I contract with for a glass extension in Derby?
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.
Will my neighbours in Derby 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 Derby, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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 £2,850 to £5,510 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £39,500 to £50,500 in Derby.
Book a free site visit in Derby
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.