Ashton-on-Ribble, Lancashire

Bungalow Extensions in Ashton-on-Ribble

Bungalows are less common across Ashton-on-Ribble, but where they sit near Larches and the quieter edges we extend them thoughtfully. We add ground floor space or work into the roof for an extra room, keeping the single storey feel where owners want it. Foundations, insulation and light all get proper attention so the finished bungalow works well and stays warm through Lancashire winters.

Finished open plan living space with rooflight in an extended home in Ashton-on-Ribble

Bungalow Extensions in Ashton-on-Ribble

What we handle

  • Single storey rear and side bungalow extensions.
  • Wrap around extensions that combine rear and side space.
  • First floor additions, dormers and chalet style conversions.
  • Structure checked and coordinated with a structural engineer.

Building work in Ashton-on-Ribble

Ashton-on-Ribble is a busy suburban area of Preston with rows of older terraced and Victorian houses, along with interwar semis and some newer builds nearer Riversway and the Docklands. Many homes have solid brick walls, bay fronts and modest rear yards or gardens. Building work here often means updating tired interiors, adding space to compact plots, and keeping period features sound while bringing homes up to modern standards.

Covering Ashton-on-Ribble and nearby

Broughton Building Company works throughout Ashton-on-Ribble and the surrounding area, including Broadgate, Larches, Frenchwood, Riversway. Send your postcode with an enquiry to confirm the job is within the usual working area.

See our full bungalow extensions service for more detail on how the work is planned and finished.

Common questions

Bungalow Extensions in Ashton-on-Ribble, common questions

Straight answers for your project and the local area.

Can you add a first floor to a bungalow in Ashton-on-Ribble?

Yes. Adding a first floor, a dormer or converting a bungalow into a chalet style home is a common way to gain space in Ashton-on-Ribble. It depends on the existing walls and foundations, so the structure is checked and coordinated with a structural engineer before work begins.

Do I need planning permission for a bungalow extension in Ashton-on-Ribble?

Some single storey bungalow extensions in Ashton-on-Ribble fall under permitted development, while adding a first floor or a larger footprint usually needs planning permission. Building regulations approval is needed in almost all cases.

Do you work in the streets around Ashton-on-Ribble as well?

Yes. We cover Ashton-on-Ribble and the nearby areas including Broadgate, Larches, Frenchwood, Riversway, Avenham and the Docklands. Being Broughton based means we are close by, so we reach sites across west Preston easily and keep good, steady contact with customers throughout the job.

Are you used to working on older Ashton-on-Ribble houses?

We are. Much of Ashton-on-Ribble is Victorian and interwar property with solid walls, bay fronts and period detail. We know how these houses behave, so we handle damp, old brickwork and structural changes sensibly, keeping what is worth saving while bringing the home up to a modern standard.

Can you handle newer homes near Riversway and the Docklands too?

Certainly. Alongside the older terraces, Ashton-on-Ribble has newer builds near Riversway and the Docklands. We take on extensions, garage conversions, repairs and refits on modern properties just as readily, matching current materials and finishes so any new work blends neatly with what is already there.

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