Abbey Wood glass extensions, designed and built
We design and build glass extensions for houses in Abbey Wood, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in Abbey WoodFrom £39,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDA16, DA17, DA18, SE2, SE18
Is a glass extension right for your house?
- Garden-facing dining rooms
- Small infill spaces and side returns
- Period and listed-style houses where a light touch is wanted
Solar gain is the risk. We specify solar-control glass, plan for opening vents or sliding panels, and avoid fully glazed roofs on south-facing extensions unless shading is included.
Covering Abbey Wood
Our survey diary covers Abbey Wood, including DA16, DA17, DA18, SE2, SE18, SE28. We also work in nearby Plumstead (1 mile), Thamesmead (1 mile), Welling (2 miles), Barking (3 miles).
Dartford, in Kent, is roughly 5 miles from Abbey Wood 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.
Glass extension 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: £3,900 to £7,540 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £39,000 – £47,000 | £39,000 – £49,500 | £44,500 – £60,500 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £46,500 – £56,500 | £54,500 – £69,000 | £67,000 – £90,500 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £70,000 – £84,500 | £81,500 – £103,000 | £100,500 – £136,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning and approvals in Abbey Wood
In England a glazed or orangery-style extension follows the same size limits as any single-storey rear extension: 3 m or 4 m without an application, or up to 6 m and 8 m through prior approval. Building regulations limit glazing to about a quarter of the new floor area plus the openings it replaces, unless whole-house calculations show the design still performs.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
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
We visit your Abbey Wood 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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a glass extension in Abbey Wood
Who do I contract with for a glass extension 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 glass extension take to build in Abbey Wood?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 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.
Are glass extensions cold in winter?
Modern double or triple glazing with warm-edge spacers and underfloor heating keeps them comfortable. They are not as warm as a solid room, and we explain the trade-off honestly.
How much does a glass extension cost?
Our guide range is about £3,900 to £7,540 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £54,500 to £69,000 in Abbey Wood.
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.