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Flat roof extensions in Bow

From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build flat roof extensions in Bow and the surrounding Greater London area.

  • Guide price in BowFrom £27,000 inc VAT
  • PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
  • Build time10–16 weeks on site
  • Postcode districtsE1, E3, E9, E13, E14
Flat roof of an extension with a membrane finish, a roof lantern and flat rooflights

Local to Bow

Across E1, E3, E9, E13, E14, E15, we can visit, measure and advise. The same team covers Stratford (1 mile), Stepney (1 mile), West Ham (2 miles), Canning Town (2 miles), all within easy reach.

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.

Included in a typical project

  • Membrane choice: single-ply, EPDM or GRP
  • Lanterns or rooflights with upstands
  • Falls and outlets designed to drain properly
  • Warm-roof design with insulation above the deck

How much does a flat roof extension cost in Bow?

Prices below are for Bow, using the London factor of ×1.3. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.

Typical rates in Bow: £2,280 to £4,360 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.

SizeEssentialStandardPremium
3 m × 4 m
12 m²
£27,000 – £32,000£31,500 – £41,000£40,500 – £52,500
4 m × 5 m
20 m²
£45,500 – £53,500£53,000 – £68,000£67,500 – £87,500
5 m × 6 m
30 m²
£68,000 – £80,000£79,500 – £101,500£101,000 – £131,000

For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.

Will the council need to approve it?

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.

Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.

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).

Our process, step by step

Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.

  1. Free site visit

    First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.

  2. Design and approvals

    We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.

  3. Fixed written price

    The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.

  4. Build and sign-off

    Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.

Flat roof extension questions answered

Do you cover all of Bow?

Yes. We cover Bow and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.

Who do I contract with for a flat roof extension in Bow?

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 flat roof extension take to build in Bow?

On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.

Can I walk on a flat roof extension?

Only for maintenance unless it is designed as a terrace. A roof terrace or balcony needs planning permission and a different structure.

Are flat roof extensions cheaper?

Usually slightly, because there is less roof structure and no tiles. Our guide range is about £2,280 to £4,360 per m² including VAT.

Book a free site visit in Bow

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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