Stroud glass extensions, designed and built
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build glass extensions in Stroud and the surrounding Gloucestershire area.
- Guide price in StroudFrom £30,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsGL5, GL6
Local to Stroud
Site visits are available across Stroud (GL5, GL6). Neighbouring towns we cover include Dursley (8 miles), Gloucester (8 miles), Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (12 miles).
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.
What should I budget for a glass extension in Stroud?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Stroud we use our South West England factor (×1.02). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Stroud: £3,060 to £5,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Included in a typical project
- Steel or glass beams and slim-frame glazing
- Whole-house energy calculations where needed
- Solar-control and low-energy glass specification
- Design with specialist glazing input
- Planning drawings that show the glass detail
Planning and approvals in Stroud
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 Stroud 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.
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).
What happens next
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
We visit your Stroud home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a glass extension in Stroud
Do I need building regulations approval in Stroud?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Stroud 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 you cover all of Stroud?
Yes. We cover Stroud and the surrounding parts of Gloucestershire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 £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 Stroud.
Book a free site visit in Stroud
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.