Pitched roof extensions for homes in Surrey
Surrey 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 £24,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Towns covered22
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Surrey
What is included
- Lead or proprietary flashings to the main wall
- Roof design matched to the existing pitch and tiles
- Insulation to current building regulations
- Roof windows positioned for light and ventilation
- Vaulted ceilings or flat ceilings with storage above
Extensions in and around Surrey
Towns we cover in Surrey include Woking, Guildford, Esher, Redhill, Staines-upon-Thames, Banstead, Leatherhead, Ewell. In the South East, plenty of houses have already been extended once, which makes checking the remaining permitted development allowance an important early step.
What should I budget for a pitched roof extension in Surrey?
For Surrey we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.12, the factor we use for South East England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Surrey: £2,070 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £24,500 – £29,000 | £28,500 – £37,000 | £36,500 – £47,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £41,000 – £48,500 | £48,000 – £62,000 | £61,500 – £78,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £62,000 – £72,500 | £72,000 – £92,500 | £92,000 – £118,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Planning and approvals in Surrey
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
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 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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about pitched roof extensions
Do I need building regulations approval in Surrey?
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 Surrey, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Surrey 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.
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.
How much does a pitched roof extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,070 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, a little more than a flat roof because of the roof structure and tiles.
Book a free site visit in Surrey
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.