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Sidcup, Greater London

Single-storey rear extension in Sidcup

Thinking about a single-storey rear extension in Sidcup? Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.

Sidcup and its postcode districts BR7, DA14 and DA15 are part of our Greater London coverage. A single-storey rear extension in Sidcup is mostly built from the garden side, so the house stays usable for most of the job.

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How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Sidcup?

A single-storey rear extension in Sidcup is priced at £2,470–£4,030 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.

Single-storey rear extension prices in Sidcup
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 single-storey rear extension in Sidcup?

Planning for a single-storey rear extension in Sidcup follows the English householder rules.

English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres 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 Sidcup like to extend?

Much of Sidcup 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 single-storey rear extension in Sidcup 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. Drawings and budget

    Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.

  3. Planning and regulations

    We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.

  4. Build and sign-off

    We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.

Single-storey rear extensions near Sidcup

From Sidcup, the nearest places we also cover are Chislehurst (1.6 miles) and Bexley (2.2 miles).

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FAQ

Single-storey rear extension questions in Sidcup

Do I need a party wall agreement?

In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.

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.

Can I stay in the house during the build?

Usually yes. The noisiest, dustiest stage, removing the back wall, is kept to the final weeks and screened off. Most families set up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the house.

Is the site visit in Sidcup free?

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

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

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 you match the brick or stone on my Sidcup house?

We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.

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See what your rear extension would cost

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