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Cottam, Lancashire

Bungalow Extensions in Cottam

Bungalows appear across Cottam and the quieter roads towards Lea and Lightfoot Green, often offering room to grow outwards or upwards. We extend them thoughtfully, whether that means a wider ground floor footprint or a full loft conversion adding rooms above. Single-level living matters to many owners here, so we plan the work to keep the home practical, warm and easy to move around while it takes shape.

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

Bungalow Extensions in Cottam

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 Cottam

Cottam has grown quickly, so much of it is modern housing built over recent decades, with brick estates and cul-de-sacs spreading out towards Ingol, Tanterton and Cadley. Alongside these you still find older farmhouses and cottages nearer the rural fringes by Lea and Lightfoot Green. Common work here covers extensions on newer family homes, garage and loft conversions, along with updates to properties that have aged since first build.

Covering Cottam and nearby

Broughton Building Company works throughout Cottam and the surrounding area, including Lightfoot Green, Ingol, Greyfriars, Tanterton. 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 Cottam, common questions

Straight answers for your project and the local area.

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

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

Some single storey bungalow extensions in Cottam 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 and estates around Cottam as well?

Yes. As a Preston-based firm we regularly work throughout Cottam and the neighbouring areas including Lightfoot Green, Ingol, Greyfriars, Tanterton, Cadley and Lea. Wherever you are on this north-western side of Preston, we are only a short drive away and happy to call round to look at the job.

Can you extend or update a modern estate house in Cottam?

Absolutely. Much of Cottam is newer estate housing, and we do plenty of extensions, garage conversions and internal alterations on these homes. We take care to match the existing brick and style so the work looks part of the original house rather than an obvious add-on, keeping your street frontage tidy.

Do you work on older properties near the rural edges of Cottam?

We do. Towards Lea and Lightfoot Green you find older farmhouses and cottages that need a more careful hand. We are used to renovating and repairing traditional Lancashire properties, respecting their character while bringing insulation, layouts and services up to modern, comfortable standards for everyday family living.

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