What is a glazed extension?
A glazed or contemporary extension uses large panes of glass, slim aluminium frames and modern cladding to create a bright room that contrasts with the original house. Frameless corners, structural glass roofs and minimal sliding doors are typical features.
How much does a glazed extension cost in Chichester?
In Chichester, a glazed extension typically costs £3,150–£4,700 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 18 m² project that is roughly £56,500–£84,500. Prices across the South East are typically 12% above the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Chichester. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (13 m²) | £41,000–£61,000 |
| Typical project (18 m²) | £56,500–£84,500 |
| Larger project (25 m²) | £79,000–£117,500 |
| Rate per m² | £3,150–£4,700 |
The main things that change the cost:
- Cladding material
- Access for large glass panels
- Overheating and energy design
- Steel framing
A guide range is only a starting point: the guide price tool gives an instant figure for your size, and a free survey turns it into a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a glazed extension in Chichester?
Approvals for a glazed extension in Chichester follow the rules for England. In England a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: broadly up to 3 metres deep on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary, and covering no more than half the garden. The larger home extension scheme allows up to 6 or 8 metres if you notify the council first and neighbours have a chance to comment. In conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes the larger home extension route, side extensions and cladding are not permitted development. Flats and houses whose rights have been removed need a planning application, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour’s building and deeper than its foundations (or within 6 metres for deeper work), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notices must be served before work starts.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
What we take care of:
- Cladding or render finish
- Structural design for steel frames and glass supports
- Building control sign-off
- Electrics, heating and finishes
- Energy and overheating calculations where needed
- Contemporary design and planning drawings
How long does it take?
Allow 12 to 16 weeks on site; glazing lead times can be 6 to 10 weeks. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 3 to 4 months, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Chichester
The South East has a broad mix of housing, from Victorian terraces in the towns to post-war semis and newer estates, so extension types vary street by street.
We work across Chichester and neighbouring areas such as Bognor Regis, Emsworth and Havant. Postcodes we cover in Chichester include PO19.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about glazed extensions in Chichester
Will a glass extension be too hot in summer?
It can be if poorly designed. Solar-control glass, roof overhangs and opening vents reduce overheating, and building regulations may require calculations to show the design works.
How long do large glass panels take to arrive?
Often 6 to 10 weeks after final measurements, so we order them as soon as the structure is built.
Is VAT charged?
Yes, VAT at the standard 20% rate applies to extensions. Our guide prices include it.
Who approves a glazed extension in Chichester?
Planning matters in Chichester go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
How much does a glazed extension cost in Chichester?
In Chichester, a glazed extension typically costs £3,150–£4,700 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 18 m² project comes to roughly £56,500–£84,500. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.