Lancaster, Lancashire

Bungalow Extensions in Lancaster

Lancaster and the villages toward Morecambe have plenty of bungalows ripe for extending. We add ground floor space or convert the roof into proper rooms, keeping everything level and accessible. Single storey living suits many owners here, so we plan light, flow and heating with care. Every Lancaster bungalow extension is built to sit comfortably with the existing roofline and garden.

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

Bungalow Extensions in Lancaster

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 Lancaster

Lancaster has a real mix of housing. You will find handsome Victorian and Georgian terraces close to the centre, solid stone built cottages in the outlying villages, and plenty of post war and modern estates spreading toward Morecambe. Many older properties carry thick walls, sash windows and dated layouts. Newer homes often need reconfiguring for growing families. We work sympathetically with each type, matching materials and respecting the character that makes Lancaster homes what they are.

Covering Lancaster and nearby

Broughton Building Company works throughout Lancaster and the surrounding area, including Morecambe. 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 Lancaster, common questions

Straight answers for your project and the local area.

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

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

Some single storey bungalow extensions in Lancaster 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 villages around Lancaster as well as the city itself?

Yes, we cover Lancaster and the surrounding villages, including areas stretching toward Morecambe. Being based in Broughton, the whole district is an easy reach for us. Whether you are in a city terrace or a rural stone cottage nearby, we are happy to come out and take a proper look.

Can you handle older stone and period properties in Lancaster?

Absolutely. Many Lancaster homes are Victorian, Georgian or older stone builds, and we work with them regularly. We match materials sympathetically, respect original features, and understand how these buildings behave. Solid walls and dated services need the right approach, and we bring that experience to every period job we take on.

Are you local to Lancaster and reliable to reach?

We are a Broughton based firm, so Lancaster sits comfortably within our patch. That means quicker visits, fair travel and a team that knows local property styles and conditions. You get a builder who turns up when promised and is easy to contact, not a distant company treating Lancaster as an afterthought.

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