Building services in Chingford
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions
- Double-storey extensions
- Side extensions
- Side return extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Orangeries
- Glazed and contemporary extensions
- Porches
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions
- Mansard loft conversions
- Rooflight loft conversions
- Bungalow loft conversions
Garage, basement and barn conversions
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Chingford
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Double-storey extensions | £2,150–£3,250 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,900–£4,400 per m² including a mid-range kitchen |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £71,500–£101,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| House renovations | £1,150–£2,350 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £5,750–£12,500 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £8,500–£21,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
Prices across London are typically 30% above the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Chingford.
Planning permission in Chingford
In England a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: broadly up to 3 metres deep on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary, and covering no more than half the garden. The larger home extension scheme allows up to 6 or 8 metres if you notify the council first and neighbours have a chance to comment. In conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes the larger home extension route, side extensions and cladding are not permitted development. Flats and houses whose rights have been removed need a planning application, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver. The work is inspected at key stages, such as foundations, drainage and insulation, and a completion certificate is issued at the end.
About building in Chingford
Victorian and Edwardian terraces dominate many London streets, which is why side return, wraparound and mansard projects are so common here.
Chingford sits in Greater London, about 10 miles north-east of central London. We cover the whole of Chingford, including postcodes E4.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Chingford
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Chingford?
In England a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: broadly up to 3 metres deep on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary, and covering no more than half the garden. The larger home extension scheme allows up to 6 or 8 metres if you notify the council first and neighbours have a chance to comment. In conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes the larger home extension route, side extensions and cladding are not permitted development. Flats and houses whose rights have been removed need a planning application, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Do you work in Chingford?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Chingford, including postcodes E4.
How much does an extension cost in Chingford?
A single-storey extension in Chingford typically costs £2,550–£3,750 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £2,150–£3,250 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Chingford?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Chingford typically costs £62,500–£88,500 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.
Is the home visit free?
Yes. The first visit to discuss your project and measure up for a quote is free, with no obligation.