Oldham glass extensions, designed and built
Thinking about a glass extension for your Oldham home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in OldhamFrom £28,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsM35, OL1, OL2, OL4, OL8
Included in a typical project
- Drainage details for frameless roofs
- Solar-control and low-energy glass specification
- 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
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.
Planning rules that apply in Oldham
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 Oldham address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
Extensions in and around Oldham
Across M35, OL1, OL2, OL4, OL8, OL9, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Chadderton (1 mile), Royton (2 miles), Failsworth (3 miles), Middleton (3 miles).
Rawtenstall, in Lancashire, is roughly 13 miles from Oldham and also on our list. Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.
How much does a glass extension cost in Oldham?
For Oldham we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.95, the factor we use for North West England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Oldham: £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 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
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
Will my neighbours in Oldham 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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Oldham?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Oldham, 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 £2,850 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 Oldham.
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 Oldham
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.