Gateshead glass extensions, designed and built
Our design and build teams take on glass extensions in Gateshead, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in GatesheadFrom £27,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8
How much does a glass extension cost in Gateshead?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Gateshead we use our North East England factor (×0.91). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Gateshead: £2,730 to £5,280 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £27,000 – £33,000 | £27,000 – £34,500 | £31,000 – £42,500 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £32,500 – £39,500 | £38,000 – £48,500 | £46,500 – £63,500 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £49,000 – £59,000 | £57,000 – £72,500 | £70,000 – £95,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Is a glass extension right for your house?
- Small infill spaces and side returns
- Garden-facing dining rooms
- Period and listed-style houses where a light touch is wanted
Covering Gateshead
Across NE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8, NE99, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mile), Felling (1 mile), Gosforth (3 miles), Wallsend (3 miles).
For homes towards County Durham, Chester-le-Street is around 7 miles away. The North East has many brick terraces, colliery-era housing and post-war semis, with rear extensions and kitchen extensions the most common requests.
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.
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.
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).
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a glass extension in Gateshead
Who do I contract with for a glass extension in Gateshead?
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 Gateshead?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Gateshead, 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 much does a glass extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,730 to £5,280 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £38,000 to £48,500 in Gateshead.
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 Gateshead
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.