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Rear extensions for bungalows in Greater London

Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design and build rear extensions across Greater London, from Islington and Bexley to Barking, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.

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Bungalow with a pitched-roof rear extension, two roof windows and grey French doors onto a patio

For Islington bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room. Much of Greater London is 1920s and 1930s semis and short terraces with longer gardens than inner London, which suit full-width single-storey rear extensions. Parking suspensions, skip licences and controlled hours on residential streets shape the programme more than the build itself.

How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Greater London?

A bungalow rear extension in Greater London is priced at £2,400–£3,900 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.

Bungalow rear extension guide prices in Greater London
SizeGuide price inc VAT
3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²)£29,000–£47,000
4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²)£57,500–£93,500

Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.

Do you need planning permission in Greater London?

In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is within 2 metres of a boundary.

If 3 or 4 metres is not enough, England's prior approval route allows 6 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 8 metres on a detached house for a single-storey rear extension. Neighbours are consulted, the council decides within 42 days, and the fee is £249, rising to £310 from 8 December 2026.

Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.

Where in Greater London do we work?

FAQ

Questions people ask

Can a bungalow extension be fully accessible?

Yes: level thresholds, wider doors and a wet room are straightforward to design in.

Will the roof look odd?

Not if the pitch and tiles match. Where the eaves are low, a flat-roofed section with a lantern is an alternative.

Can I extend the loft as well?

Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.

Do you cover all of Greater London?

We cover 187 towns and districts in Greater London, including Islington, Bexley and Barking.

Who builds the extension?

Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.

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