Leicester pitched roof extensions, designed and built
If you live in Leicester and want more space without moving, a pitched roof extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in LeicesterFrom £21,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLE1, LE2, LE3, LE4, LE5
Working in Leicester
Across LE1, LE2, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE7, we can visit, measure and advise. The same team covers Oadby (3 miles), Wigston (4 miles), Earl Shilton (9 miles), Loughborough (9 miles), all within easy reach.
Market Harborough, in Northamptonshire, is roughly 14 miles from Leicester and also on our list. Homes across the East Midlands often have usable side land or a driveway beside the house, which opens up side and wraparound options.
Included in a typical project
- Roof design matched to the existing pitch and tiles
- Vaulted ceilings or flat ceilings with storage above
- Lead or proprietary flashings to the main wall
- Roof windows positioned for light and ventilation
- Insulation to current building regulations
Matching tiles is harder than it sounds. We source reclaimed or closest-match tiles where the originals are no longer made and agree samples with you before ordering.
What should I budget for a pitched roof extension in Leicester?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Leicester we use our East Midlands factor (×0.95). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Leicester: £1,760 to £3,320 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £21,000 – £25,000 | £24,500 – £31,500 | £31,000 – £40,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £35,000 – £41,000 | £40,500 – £52,500 | £52,000 – £66,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £52,500 – £61,500 | £61,000 – £78,500 | £78,000 – £100,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Do I need planning permission in Leicester?
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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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.
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
We visit your Leicester 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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions people ask about pitched roof extensions
Do I need building regulations approval in Leicester?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Leicester?
Yes. We cover Leicester and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Leicester 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 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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Leicester
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.