Orpington, Greater London
Bungalow rear extension in Orpington
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for bungalows in Orpington and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Orpington sits in Greater London, with postcode districts including BR5, BR6 and BR7. For bungalows in Greater London, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
Book a free site visit
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 Orpington?
In Orpington, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £2,400–£3,900 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.
| Size | Guide 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Orpington?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Orpington needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Orpington like to extend?
Much of Orpington 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 a bungalow rear extension in Orpington comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Bungalow rear extensions near Orpington
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Orpington
How long does a rear extension take to build in Orpington?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do you handle building control in Orpington?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
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.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Orpington?
As a guide, £2,400–£3,900 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £29,000–£47,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Orpington house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.