Bedroom extensions across Catford
A bedroom extension in Catford starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in CatfordFrom £33,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSE4, SE6, SE12, SE13, SE23
How much does a bedroom extension cost in Catford?
For Catford we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.3, the factor we use for London. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Catford: £2,080 to £4,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £33,500 – £41,500 | £33,500 – £44,000 | £37,000 – £50,000 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £37,000 – £46,000 | £44,000 – £57,500 | £56,000 – £75,000 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £62,000 – £76,500 | £74,000 – £96,000 | £93,500 – £125,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a two-storey rear extension is permitted development only if it projects no more than 3 m from the original rear wall, sits at least 7 m from the rear boundary, matches the roof pitch and uses obscure, non-opening side windows upstairs. Most two-storey extensions therefore go through a householder planning application, which costs £548 from 1 April 2026 and normally takes about 8 weeks.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Is a bedroom extension right for your house?
- Growing families
- Multi-generational households
- Homeowners who want an en-suite master bedroom
Covering Catford
Site visits are available across Catford (SE4, SE6, SE12, SE13, SE23, SE26). Nearby, we also take on projects in Brockley (1 mile), Blackheath (2 miles), New Cross (2 miles), Greenwich (2 miles).
Just over the Kent border, Swanley is about 9 miles away. London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many with a rear outrigger and a side return, and 1930s semis in the outer boroughs. Conservation areas are common, so the planning check comes first.
From first visit to completion
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a bedroom extension in Catford
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in Catford?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in Catford?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Catford, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Can I add a ground-floor bedroom for a relative?
Yes. A ground-floor bedroom with an accessible shower room is a common request. If it will be lived in as a self-contained home, planning treats it differently, so tell us how it will be used.
Will a new bedroom need planning permission?
Upstairs additions usually do. Ground-floor rooms may fall within permitted development, depending on size and position.
Book a free site visit in Catford
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.