Kitchen extensions in Catford
Thinking about a kitchen extension for your Catford 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 CatfordFrom £35,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSE4, SE6, SE12, SE13, SE23
Included in a typical project
- Extraction routes and ventilation for building regulations
- Wide sliding or bifold doors to the garden
- Roof lantern or rooflights positioned over the work zones
- Kitchen-led layout planning before the drawings are fixed
- Drainage and services designed for sinks, island and appliances
- Kitchen fitting by our team or coordination with your supplier
We start with the working triangle and the island, then set the doors, glazing and roof lights around it. Getting this order right avoids the classic mistakes: a sink against a blank wall, glare on the hob or a fridge blocking the garden view.
Do I need planning permission in Catford?
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.
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.
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 Catford
Site visits are available across Catford (SE4, SE6, SE12, SE13, SE23, SE26). Nearby, we also take on projects in Brockley (1 mile), Blackheath (2 miles), New Cross (2 miles), Greenwich (2 miles).
Just over the Kent border, Swanley is about 9 miles away. 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.
Kitchen extension prices in Catford
These guide figures apply our London adjustment (×1.3) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Catford: £2,340 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £35,000 – £41,000 | £40,500 – £52,000 | £51,500 – £68,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £46,500 – £55,000 | £54,500 – £69,000 | £68,500 – £91,000 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £65,500 – £76,500 | £76,000 – £96,500 | £96,000 – £127,500 |
Build cost only. A mid-range kitchen, supplied and fitted, typically adds £9,000 to £20,000.
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From first visit to completion
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Kitchen extension questions answered
Who do I contract with for a kitchen extension in Catford?
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.
Do you cover all of Catford?
Yes. We cover Catford and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Catford?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
For the extension itself our guide range is about £2,340 to £4,550 per m² including VAT. A standard 20 m² kitchen extension is typically around £54,500 to £69,000 in Catford, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
Can you fit a kitchen I buy elsewhere?
Yes. We can fit it or work with your supplier’s fitters. We need the layout early so that drains, services and lighting are in the right place.
Book a free site visit in Catford
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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