Pitched roof extensions across Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire homeowners can use us for the whole pitched roof extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide priceFrom £22,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Towns covered10
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Gloucestershire
Covering Gloucestershire
Towns we cover in Gloucestershire include Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Yate, Tewkesbury, Cirencester. 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.
Pitched roof extension prices in Gloucestershire
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Gloucestershire we use our South West England factor (×1.02). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Gloucestershire: £1,890 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £22,500 – £26,500 | £26,000 – £34,000 | £33,500 – £43,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £37,500 – £44,000 | £43,500 – £56,500 | £56,000 – £71,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £56,500 – £66,000 | £65,500 – £84,500 | £84,000 – £107,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
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).
What is included
- Insulation to current building regulations
- Lead or proprietary flashings to the main wall
- Roof design matched to the existing pitch and tiles
- Roof windows positioned for light and ventilation
- Vaulted ceilings or flat ceilings with storage above
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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.
Pitched roof extension questions answered
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Gloucestershire, 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 pitched roof extension take to build in Gloucestershire?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Gloucestershire?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Is a pitched roof better than a flat roof?
Neither is better in all cases. Pitched roofs blend with traditional houses and shed water quickly; flat roofs give more headroom and suit modern designs and lanterns.
Can I have a vaulted ceiling?
Yes. A vaulted ceiling with roof windows is one of the main reasons to choose a pitched roof. It needs insulation between and under the rafters to meet the building regulations.
Book a free site visit in Gloucestershire
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.