Can you add an upstairs or a first floor to a bungalow?

Yes. Adding a first floor, a dormer or converting a bungalow into a chalet style home is one of the most common ways to gain space. 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?

Some single storey bungalow extensions 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. Broughton Building Company can review your plans and advise what is likely to be required.

Can I stay in the bungalow while the work is done?

In many cases yes, especially for single storey rear or side extensions where the existing home stays sealed until the new space is joined. First floor additions are more disruptive and this is discussed honestly before the build so you can plan around it.

How long does a bungalow extension take?

A single storey bungalow extension usually runs over several weeks once foundations start, while adding a first floor takes longer because of the extra structure and roof work. A realistic timescale is agreed before work begins.

Which areas do you cover for bungalow extensions?

Broughton Building Company works on bungalow extensions in Broughton, Preston, Fulwood, Penwortham, Leyland, Longridge, Garstang, Goosnargh and the surrounding Lancashire area. Send your postcode with an enquiry to confirm the job is within the usual working area.

Bungalow Extensions in Broughton & Preston

A bungalow has real potential to grow, whether that means spreading out at ground level or going up into the roof. Broughton Building Company builds bungalow extensions across Broughton, Preston, Fulwood and the wider Lancashire area, planned carefully around the existing structure so the finished home feels considered rather than added to.

What we handle

Extending a bungalow, out or up

Bungalows are popular because everything sits on one level, but they can quickly feel short of space. The good news is that a bungalow gives you options that a two storey house does not. You can extend outwards into the garden, out to the side, or upwards into the roof to create a first floor. Broughton Building Company works through those options with you and builds the one that suits the property, the plot and your budget.

Single storey rear extensions for larger kitchens and living space.
Side extensions that add a bedroom, utility or wider layout.
Wrap around extensions that combine rear and side space.
First floor additions, dormers and chalet style conversions into the roof.

Adding a first floor to a bungalow

Going up is one of the most effective ways to transform a bungalow, adding bedrooms and a bathroom without losing any garden. It is also the most structural, because the existing walls and foundations have to carry the new floor and roof. The structure is always checked and coordinated with a structural engineer first, and the new roof, staircase and openings are set out so the home works as a whole rather than a bungalow with a room bolted on top.

Planning permission and building regulations for bungalow extensions

Some single storey bungalow extensions fall under permitted development and can proceed without a full planning application, while first floor additions and larger footprints usually need planning permission from the local authority. Building regulations approval covering structure, insulation, drainage and fire safety is needed in almost every case. Broughton Building Company can review your plans, work with your architect, structural engineer and building control, and give you an honest view of what is required before you commit.

Living in the bungalow during the work

Disruption is a fair concern, especially when the whole home is on one level. For single storey rear and side extensions the existing bungalow usually stays sealed and lived in until the new space is ready to join, which keeps day to day life fairly normal. First floor work is more involved, so the sequence and any periods of heavier disruption are explained clearly at the start so you can plan around them.

Bungalow extensions across Broughton, Preston and Lancashire

Broughton Building Company extends bungalows throughout Broughton, Fulwood, Preston, Penwortham, Leyland, Longridge, Garstang and Goosnargh. Knowing the local housing stock and ground conditions across Lancashire helps the build run smoothly, from matching brick and render on an older bungalow to setting out a bright, modern open plan space.

Why homeowners choose Broughton Building Company

The reasons are the same on every project, which are clear communication, clean and respectful working practices and careful finishing. You always know who is on site, what is happening next and what has been agreed, which makes a bungalow extension a far smoother experience from first visit to handover.