Morecambe, Lancashire

House Extensions in Morecambe

Adding an extension to a Morecambe house often means working within tight terraced plots or making the most of a suburban garden further inland. We plan single and double storey extensions that suit the existing brickwork and roofline, keeping disruption low for you and your neighbours. From foundations through to the final finish, we manage the whole Morecambe build so your extra space feels like it always belonged.

Blockwork house extension shell built against an existing home in Morecambe

House Extensions in Morecambe

What we handle

  • Single storey rear extensions to open up kitchens and living space.
  • Side return and wrap around extensions that use awkward space.
  • Two storey and double storey extensions for extra bedrooms.
  • Careful matching of brickwork between new work and the existing home.

Building work in Morecambe

Morecambe has a real mix of housing, from older bay fronting terraces and Victorian and Edwardian homes to interwar semis and modern estates spreading inland towards Lancaster. Many properties near the coast take a battering from salt air and weather, so upkeep matters. Solid walls, sash windows and pitched roofs are common in the older stock, while newer areas favour cavity walls. We build and repair with all of these in mind.

Covering Morecambe and nearby

Broughton Building Company works throughout Morecambe and the surrounding area, including Lancaster. Send your postcode with an enquiry to confirm the job is within the usual working area.

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

Common questions

House Extensions in Morecambe, common questions

Straight answers for your project and the local area.

Do I need planning permission for a house extension in Morecambe?

Many single storey extensions in Morecambe fall under permitted development, while larger, two storey or front facing work often needs a planning application. Almost all extensions need building regulations approval. Broughton Building Company can review your plans and advise what is likely to be needed before you commit.

How long does a house extension in Morecambe take?

A typical single storey rear extension in Morecambe usually runs over several weeks once foundations begin, and larger or two storey builds take longer. A realistic timescale is agreed before work starts.

Do you work across the whole Morecambe area and nearby Lancaster?

Yes. We cover Morecambe and the wider bay, along with neighbouring Lancaster and the surrounding villages. Being an established Lancashire builder, travelling to this part of the county is straightforward, and we are happy to visit, assess your project and give clear, honest advice wherever you are located locally.

Are you experienced with the older bay fronting properties in Morecambe?

We are. Morecambe has many Victorian, Edwardian and interwar homes, and we understand their solid walls, sash windows and traditional roofs. These properties need sympathetic methods to keep their character while improving comfort. We match materials carefully and repair or extend in a way that respects how the original building was put together.

Does Morecambe's coastal weather affect building work?

It does. Salt air and driving rain off the bay put extra strain on render, pointing, roofs and timber. We choose durable, weather resistant materials and pay close attention to sealing and drainage. This means work on your Morecambe home lasts longer and stands up well to the conditions this stretch of coast throws at it.

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