Battersea, Greater London
Terraced house rear extension in Battersea
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. If you live in Battersea and want to know what a terraced house rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Battersea and its postcode districts SW3, SW8 and SW11 are part of our Greater London coverage. In Battersea we plan the delivery route through the house and the skip licence before anything else.
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How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Battersea?
In Battersea, our guide for a terraced house rear extension is £2,660–£4,290 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 × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £36,000–£58,000 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £48,000–£77,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a terraced house rear extension in Battersea?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Battersea 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.
Because rear extensions often sit on or near the boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 usually applies in England. Notices go out one or two months before work depending on the type of work, and a surveyor's award is only needed if a neighbour does not consent.
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 Battersea like to extend?
Much of Battersea is Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing with narrow back additions, which suits side returns, wraparounds and 3 metre rear extensions. Many streets are in conservation areas, gardens are short, and almost everything comes through the house or along a rear alley.
How a terraced house rear extension in Battersea 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.
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.
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.
Terraced house rear extensions near Battersea
From Battersea, the nearest places we also cover are Chelsea (1.1 miles) and Pimlico (1.3 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Battersea
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Battersea?
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 build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Battersea house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Battersea?
As a guide, £2,660–£4,290 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £36,000–£58,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.