Buckhurst Hill, Essex
Bungalow rear extension in Buckhurst Hill
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Buckhurst Hill and want to know what a bungalow rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Buckhurst Hill is covered from our Essex round, including IG7, IG9 and IG10. For Buckhurst Hill bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Buckhurst Hill?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Buckhurst Hill start from our East of England rate of £1,960–£3,180 per square metre, including VAT. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,500–£38,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £47,000–£76,500 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Buckhurst Hill?
Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Buckhurst Hill follows the English householder rules.
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it is within 2 metres of a boundary.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Buckhurst Hill like to extend?
Buckhurst Hill mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here. For bungalows in Essex, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
How a bungalow rear extension in Buckhurst Hill comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Bungalow rear extensions near Buckhurst Hill
Close by, we work in Woodford Green, about 1.1 miles away, and Chingford, about 1.4 miles away.
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Buckhurst Hill
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Is the site visit in Buckhurst Hill free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Buckhurst Hill?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.