Single-storey extensions in Shenstone

What should you know before starting in Shenstone?

Before work starts on your single-storey extension in Shenstone, two things get checked: whether planning permission from Lichfield District Council is needed, and how Building Regulations approval will be obtained. If you share a wall with a neighbour, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply as well.

Detached houses get a little more room: 4 metres as standard, or up to 8 metres with prior approval.
A lawful development certificate from Lichfield District Council confirms in writing that a permitted development extension is lawful, which helps when you sell.
Wide glazed doors and roof lights make the biggest difference to how bright the new room feels, and to the final price.

Postcode district: WS14
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Which option fits your home?

Utility, WC or boot-room extension

A smaller extension of 6–12 m² can take the washing machine, coats and a downstairs toilet out of the kitchen. Adding a WC means a new waste connection, so the position of the existing drains often decides the layout. It's a cost-effective way to free up the main rooms without a large build.

Flat roof or pitched roof

Flat roofs, usually GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber, keep the height down near boundaries and suit roof lanterns. Pitched or lean-to roofs with tiles to match the house look more traditional and shed rain faster, but need more height. The choice affects permitted development limits, cost, and how much light reaches the existing rooms.

What does your single-storey extension cost in Shenstone?

Guide prices start at £28,000 and run to £90,000 depending on size and specification. A 4 m × 5 m rear extension on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors: around £40,000–£52,000.

Guide prices for single-storey extensions
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Small rear or side extension (10–15 m²)	£28,000 – £40,000	Utility, WC or a modest kitchen extension
Rear kitchen-diner extension (18–25 m²)	£38,000 – £58,000	The glazing spec moves it within the range
Wrap-around or large extension (30 m²+)	£58,000 – £90,000	More steel and roof, and normally a planning application

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Shenstone address.

Questions about single-storey extensions in Shenstone

Can we live at home during the build?

Yes, most families stay at home throughout. For the first several weeks the work is outside and your house is closed off from it. The disruptive part is the break-through, when the back wall comes out and the kitchen may be out of action for one to three weeks. We agree a plan for a temporary sink and cooking space before that stage starts.

Do you cover Shenstone?

Yes. Shenstone (WS14) is about 10 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

What guarantees come with the extension?

Windows, doors, roof lights and roofing membranes come with manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for each product are set out in your quote. Building control's completion certificate confirms the work met Building Regulations when inspected. If anything in our workmanship isn't right after handover, call us and we'll come back and look at it. Ask us for current insurance details with your quote.

Does Lichfield District Council need to approve my single-storey extension?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. Lichfield District Council is the planning authority for Shenstone; Building Regulations approval comes from its building control team or a registered building control approver. We'll tell you which applies after the survey.

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Book a free survey in Shenstone and we'll measure up, check the drains and boundaries, and give you a written, itemised quote.