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Ruislip, Greater London

Bungalow rear extension in Ruislip

Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Ruislip 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.

Ruislip and its postcode districts HA4, HA5 and UB10 are part of our Greater London coverage. For bungalows in Greater London, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.

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How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Ruislip?

For Ruislip we work from the London rate: £2,400–£3,900 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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 prices in Ruislip
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

We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.

Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Ruislip?

Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Ruislip 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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.

What are homes in Ruislip like to extend?

Much of Ruislip 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 Ruislip comes together

  1. Look round and measure

    A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.

  2. Options and costs

    We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.

  3. Approvals

    Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.

  4. 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 Ruislip

Neighbouring places we cover include Ruislip Manor (0.6 miles) and Ickenham (1.1 miles).

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FAQ

Bungalow rear extension questions in Ruislip

Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Ruislip?

Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.

Will I need a structural engineer?

Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.

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 Ruislip?

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 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.

Is the site visit in Ruislip free?

Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.

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See what your rear extension would cost

Get a guide price online in a couple of minutes, or book a free site visit and we'll measure up and talk you through the planning route.

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