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 Wednesfield?
In Wednesfield, a glazed extension typically costs £2,700–£4,050 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 18 m² project that is roughly £48,500–£73,000. Building costs in the West Midlands are close to the UK average, so the figures for Wednesfield are close to our national guide. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (13 m²) | £35,000–£52,500 |
| Typical project (18 m²) | £48,500–£73,000 |
| Larger project (25 m²) | £67,500–£101,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,700–£4,050 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Glazing size, specification and lead time
- Overheating and energy design
- Access for large glass panels
- Cladding material
Use the guide price tool to see how size and specification change the figure, then ask for a written, itemised quote.
Do you need planning permission for a glazed extension in Wednesfield?
Whether you need planning permission depends on your house and its location in 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.
We check this for your address before design work starts, so there are no surprises later.
What we handle
What we take care of:
- Energy and overheating calculations where needed
- Cladding or render finish
- Structural design for steel frames and glass supports
- Foundations, walls and insulated roof
- Building control sign-off
- Large-format sliding doors and fixed glazing
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 12 to 16 weeks on site; glazing lead times can be 6 to 10 weeks. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 3 to 4 months.
Building in Wednesfield
Across the West Midlands, inter-war and post-war semis make up much of the housing, giving good scope for two-storey side extensions and hip-to-gable lofts.
Wednesfield sits in the West Midlands, about 2 miles north-east of Wolverhampton. We cover the whole of Wednesfield, including postcodes WV11.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about glazed extensions in Wednesfield
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.
Do you build glazed extensions in Wednesfield?
Yes. We build glazed extensions across Wednesfield, including postcodes WV11. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Can large glass panels be lifted in?
Some need a crane or glass-lifting robot. We plan access during design.
Does it need planning permission?
The same rules as other extensions apply, but contemporary designs in conservation areas are assessed carefully. We discuss the design approach with you before applying.
How much does a glazed extension cost in Wednesfield?
In Wednesfield, a glazed extension typically costs £2,700–£4,050 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 18 m² project comes to roughly £48,500–£73,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.