Buckhurst Hill, Essex
Kitchen-diner rear extension in Buckhurst Hill
We plan and build kitchen-diner rear extensions for homeowners in Buckhurst Hill. An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Buckhurst Hill and its postcode districts IG7, IG9 and IG10 are part of our Essex coverage. We usually keep the working kitchen where the old one was and put the dining table in the new space by the doors, which suits most Buckhurst Hill homes.
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 kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Buckhurst Hill?
For Buckhurst Hill we work from the East of England rate: £2,010–£3,290 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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) | £24,000–£39,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £40,500–£65,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £48,500–£79,000 |
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 kitchen-diner rear extension in Buckhurst Hill?
Whether your kitchen-diner rear extension in Buckhurst Hill needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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.
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. 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 Buckhurst Hill like to extend?
Post-war semis and newer estates are typical of Buckhurst Hill, and many have room for a full-width extension. Shrinkable clay is common in the East of England, so foundations near trees and hedges are designed to NHBC-style depth guidance.
How a kitchen-diner rear extension in Buckhurst Hill comes together
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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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.
Kitchen-diner rear extensions near Buckhurst Hill
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FAQ
Kitchen-diner 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.
Do you handle building control in Buckhurst Hill?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Where does the cooker extraction go?
Through the new wall or roof, ducted to outside. Recirculating hoods are possible but less effective.
Is the site visit in Buckhurst Hill free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Buckhurst Hill house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.