Bedroom extensions for homes in South Croydon
If you live in South Croydon and want more space without moving, a bedroom extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in South CroydonFrom £33,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCR0, CR2, CR7, CR8, CR9
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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What is included
- Heating extended to the new rooms
- Structure, roof, insulation and finish
- Planning drawings and application
- Fire safety: escape windows and smoke alarms to building regulations
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
New bedrooms on an upper floor need an escape window or a protected route to the outside under the building regulations. We design the window sizes and stair route to meet that from the outset.
Guide prices for South Croydon
For South Croydon 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 South Croydon: £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 |
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Extensions in and around South Croydon
Our survey diary covers South Croydon, including CR0, CR2, CR7, CR8, CR9, SM6. Nearby, we also take on projects in Croydon (1 mile), Purley (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles), South Norwood (3 miles).
Just over the Surrey border, Caterham is about 6 miles away. Across London, terraced houses with narrow side returns and tight access are the norm, which shapes everything from party wall notices to how materials reach the back garden.
How the project works
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
We visit your South Croydon home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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.
Bedroom extension questions answered
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in South Croydon?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of South Croydon?
Yes. We cover South Croydon and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in South Croydon?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will a new bedroom need planning permission?
Upstairs additions usually do. Ground-floor rooms may fall within permitted development, depending on size and position.
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.
Book a free site visit in South Croydon
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.