Bilsborrow, Lancashire

Bungalow Extensions in Bilsborrow

Bilsborrow has its share of bungalows, and extending one is a smart way to gain space while keeping everything on a single level. We add bedrooms, larger living areas, or bright garden rooms, taking care with the low roofline so the finished shape still looks right. Our team works cleanly around your daily routine and leaves you with a warmer, roomier home that suits later life beautifully.

Finished open plan living space with rooflight in an extended home in Bilsborrow

Bungalow Extensions in Bilsborrow

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 Bilsborrow

Bilsborrow sits in open countryside near the River Brock, with a mix of older brick and stone cottages, farmhouses, and more recent family homes strung along the main road and lanes. Many properties are detached or semi rural, so building work often means respecting existing character while improving comfort. We handle everything from extending tired kitchens to reworking outbuildings, always mindful of the rural setting and the way these homes weather Lancashire winters.

Covering Bilsborrow and nearby

Broughton Building Company works throughout Bilsborrow and the surrounding area, including Brock, Myerscough, Claughton-on-Brock, Scorton. 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 Bilsborrow, common questions

Straight answers for your project and the local area.

Can you add a first floor to a bungalow in Bilsborrow?

Yes. Adding a first floor, a dormer or converting a bungalow into a chalet style home is a common way to gain space in Bilsborrow. 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 Bilsborrow?

Some single storey bungalow extensions in Bilsborrow 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 cover the villages around Bilsborrow as well?

Yes. Alongside Bilsborrow we regularly work in Brock, Myerscough, Claughton-on-Brock, Scorton, Barnacre-with-Bonds, and Calder Vale. Being based nearby in Broughton, these villages are an easy trip for us, so you get a genuinely local builder who can call in quickly for quotes, jobs, and any follow up.

Can you work on older cottages and farmhouses in Bilsborrow?

Absolutely. Many Bilsborrow properties are older brick or stone, and we are used to their quirks, from solid walls to damp and dated layouts. We renovate and extend these homes sympathetically, matching materials and keeping character intact while improving warmth, space, and comfort for modern family living.

Are you happy to take on smaller jobs, not just big builds?

Yes, we take on repairs and small jobs across Bilsborrow as readily as full extensions. A wall, a leak, some pointing, or a new opening, no job is too small. Being local means we can pop over, look properly, and give you honest advice without a wasted trip or an inflated price.

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