Home office extensions for homes in Shepherds Bush
Thinking about a home office extension for your Shepherds Bush home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in Shepherds BushFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–12 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsW6, W8, W10, W11, W12
What we take care of
- Sound insulation to the adjoining rooms
- Window and rooflight placement to avoid screen glare
- Data cabling and plenty of sockets
- Layout for desk, storage and video calls
Planning rules that apply in Shepherds Bush
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 Shepherds Bush address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
Covering Shepherds Bush
We cover Shepherds Bush and the postcode districts W6, W8, W10, W11, W12, W14. We also work in nearby Notting Hill (1 mile), Chiswick (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles), Willesden (2 miles).
East Molesey, in Surrey, is roughly 9 miles from Shepherds Bush 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 should I budget for a home office extension in Shepherds Bush?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Shepherds Bush we use our London factor (×1.3). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Shepherds Bush: £2,400 to £4,420 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £20,500 – £25,000 | £22,000 – £28,500 | £28,000 – £35,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £26,000 – £31,500 | £30,500 – £39,000 | £38,500 – £49,000 |
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £36,000 – £43,000 | £41,500 – £53,000 | £52,500 – £66,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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.
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
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Home office extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Shepherds Bush 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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Shepherds Bush?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for a home office extension in Shepherds Bush?
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 much does a home office extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,400 to £4,420 per m² including VAT. An 11 m² standard-spec office is typically £30,500 to £39,000 in Shepherds Bush.
Can I claim the cost against tax?
Building work on your home is not normally an allowable business expense, and claiming it can have capital gains tax effects. Speak to an accountant before assuming any tax relief.
Book a free site visit in Shepherds Bush
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.