Conservatory replacement extensions for homes in Beckenham
Planning a conservatory replacement in Beckenham? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in BeckenhamFrom £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 districtsBR1, BR3, SE6, SE20, SE25
Planning rules that apply in Beckenham
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.
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).
Local to Beckenham
Across BR1, BR3, SE6, SE20, SE25, SE26, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby South Norwood (2 miles), Catford (3 miles), Upper Norwood (3 miles), Croydon (4 miles).
Swanley, in Kent, is roughly 9 miles from Beckenham and also on our list. In London, space is at a premium and gardens are often short, so side returns, wraparounds and carefully planned rear extensions tend to make the most of every metre.
What we take care of
- Insulated walls and roof to current regulations
- Removal and disposal of the old conservatory
- New or upgraded foundations
- Glazing and doors to suit the new room
- Opening widened into the house if wanted
A replacement is a chance to rethink the shape. Many conservatories are oddly proportioned; for a similar cost the new room can often be squarer, wider or better connected to the kitchen.
Conservatory replacement prices in Beckenham
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Beckenham we use our London factor (×1.3). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Beckenham: £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.
What happens next
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a conservatory replacement in Beckenham
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Beckenham, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Who do I contract with for a conservatory replacement in Beckenham?
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.
Will my neighbours in Beckenham 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 Beckenham
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.