Conservatory replacement extensions in Abbey Wood: design, approvals and build
A conservatory replacement in Abbey Wood 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 Abbey WoodFrom £26,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDA16, DA17, DA18, SE2, SE18
Extensions in and around Abbey Wood
Across DA16, DA17, DA18, SE2, SE18, SE28, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Plumstead (1 mile), Thamesmead (1 mile), Welling (2 miles), Barking (3 miles).
For homes towards Kent, Dartford is around 5 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.
Conservatory replacement prices in Abbey Wood
For Abbey Wood 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 Abbey Wood: £2,400 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 3.3 m 10 m² | £26,000 – £31,000 | £27,500 – £36,000 | £35,500 – £45,500 |
| 3.5 m × 4 m 14 m² | £33,500 – £40,500 | £39,000 – £50,500 | £50,000 – £64,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £48,000 – £57,500 | £55,500 – £71,500 | £71,500 – £91,000 |
Includes removal of the old conservatory. Reusing existing foundations is only possible after investigation.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Included in a typical project
- Removal and disposal of the old conservatory
- Insulated walls and roof to current regulations
- New or upgraded foundations
- Glazing and doors to suit the new room
- Opening widened into the house if wanted
Planning rules that apply in Abbey Wood
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
The planning position for a specific Abbey Wood address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
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 Abbey Wood home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
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 conservatory replacement in Abbey Wood
Who do I contract with for a conservatory replacement in Abbey Wood?
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.
How long does a conservatory replacement take to build in Abbey Wood?
On site, typically 8 to 14 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Abbey Wood be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Does replacing a conservatory need planning permission?
A solid replacement is treated as a new extension, so it must meet the permitted development limits or get planning permission, and it always needs building regulations approval.
Can I keep the existing base?
Sometimes, but conservatory bases are often too shallow for solid walls. Trial holes tell us before we confirm the price.
Book a free site visit in Abbey Wood
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.