Pitched roof extensions in Weston-super-Mare: design, approvals and build
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build pitched roof extensions in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding Somerset area.
- Guide price in Weston-super-MareFrom £22,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBS22, BS23, BS24
Planning and approvals in Weston-super-Mare
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.
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 we take care of
- Vaulted ceilings or flat ceilings with storage above
- Insulation to current building regulations
- Roof design matched to the existing pitch and tiles
- Lead or proprietary flashings to the main wall
- Roof windows positioned for light and ventilation
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.
Covering Weston-super-Mare
Postcode districts we cover around Weston-super-Mare include BS22, BS23, BS24. Nearby, we also take on projects in Burnham-on-Sea (7 miles), Clevedon (8 miles), Nailsea (11 miles), Portishead (13 miles).
Kingswood, in Gloucestershire, is roughly 21 miles from Weston-super-Mare and also on our list. 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 Weston-super-Mare
For Weston-super-Mare we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.02, the factor we use for South West England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Weston-super-Mare: £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 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Our process, step by step
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
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
Will my neighbours in Weston-super-Mare 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 see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Weston-super-Mare, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do you cover all of Weston-super-Mare?
Yes. We cover Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding parts of Somerset. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 £1,890 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, a little more than a flat roof because of the roof structure and tiles.
Book a free site visit in Weston-super-Mare
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.