Eltham, Greater London
Terraced house rear extension in Eltham
We plan and build rear extensions for terraced houses for homeowners in Eltham. Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
We cover Eltham (SE2, SE9, SE18 and SE28) as part of our Greater London work. In Eltham we plan the delivery route through the house and the skip licence before anything else.
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 terraced house rear extension cost in Eltham?
For Eltham we work from the London rate: £2,660–£4,290 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.
| 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 |
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 terraced house rear extension in Eltham?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Eltham 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. 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 Eltham like to extend?
Period terraces in Eltham sit alongside flats, and the difference matters: houses usually keep permitted development rights, while flats and maisonettes need planning permission for any rear extension.
How a terraced house rear extension in Eltham 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Eltham
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Eltham
What postcode areas do you cover around Eltham?
Including SE2, SE9, SE18 and SE28, and the surrounding Greater London area.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Eltham?
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.
How do you keep the house clean?
Dust screens, floor protection and a single protected route through the house.
Do you handle building control in Eltham?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Eltham?
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Eltham house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.