House Extensions Bristol

Many single storey rear extensions fall under permitted development rights, meaning no planning application is needed. However, there are limits on size, height and proximity to boundaries. If you're in a Bristol conservation area, the rules are tighter. We'll assess your property and let you know exactly where you stand.

A single storey rear extension usually takes 8-10 weeks, while a wraparound or double storey extension can take 12-14 weeks. We'll give you a detailed programme before we start so you can plan around the work. Weather can sometimes affect groundworks, but we always keep you updated.

Yes, terraced houses are some of the most common extensions we do across Bristol. Rear extensions and side returns on Victorian terraces in Bishopston, Southville and Redland are a particular speciality of ours. We'll need to arrange Party Wall Agreements with your neighbours, which we can help organise.

Extension pricing varies a lot. Single storey or wraparound, brick spec, glazing, roof type, finish level, ground conditions, planning constraints: each one shifts the number. So we come round, look at your property, scope the build, and send you a detailed written quote within 24 hours. Free and no obligation.

In most cases, no. We plan the work carefully so you can carry on living in your home. There might be a day or two when we knock through to the existing house where things get a bit disruptive, but we'll always give you plenty of notice and keep the site as clean and tidy as possible.

All extensions need building regulations approval, covering foundations, structure, drainage, insulation and electrics. We manage the entire process with Bristol City Council's building control team. Everything is inspected at key stages to ensure it meets current standards.

We work closely with trusted local architects and architectural designers who know Bristol's planning landscape inside out. We can recommend someone or work with your own designer. Either way, we'll be involved early to make sure the design is practical and buildable within your budget.

For a single storey rear extension, permitted development allows up to 3 metres for attached houses and 4 metres for detached, or up to 6m and 8m respectively under the larger home extension scheme with a prior approval notice. We'll check the specific rules for your property as part of our initial assessment.