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Southall, Greater London

Semi-detached rear extension in Southall

For homes in Southall, a semi-detached rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Single or two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses, with side access and one party wall. We take it from survey to completion certificate.

Southall is covered from our Greater London round, including UB1, UB2, UB5 and UB6. Semi-detached houses are common across Greater London, and their side access makes rear extensions quicker to build.

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How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Southall?

Guide prices for a semi-detached rear extension in Southall start from our London rate of £2,470–£4,030 per square metre, including VAT. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.

Semi-detached rear extension prices in Southall
SizeGuide price inc VAT
3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²)£29,500–£48,500
4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²)£49,500–£80,500
4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²)£59,500–£96,500

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 semi-detached rear extension in Southall?

Planning for a semi-detached rear extension in Southall follows the English householder rules.

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's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.

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 Southall like to extend?

Much of Southall 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 semi-detached rear extension in Southall comes together

  1. 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.

  2. Design and guide price

    Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.

  3. Paperwork handled

    Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.

  4. 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.

Semi-detached rear extensions near Southall

From Southall, the nearest places we also cover are Greenford (1.5 miles) and Heston (1.8 miles).

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FAQ

Semi-detached rear extension questions in Southall

How long does a rear extension take to build in Southall?

Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.

Is the site visit in Southall free?

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

How long does a semi extension take?

10 to 16 weeks on site for a single-storey extension.

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.

Do you handle building control in Southall?

Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.

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.

Next step

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