Kitchen extensions in South Croydon
Our design and build teams take on kitchen extensions in South Croydon, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in South CroydonFrom £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 districtsCR0, CR2, CR7, CR8, CR9
Who a kitchen extension suits
- Small or closed-off kitchens
- Homes being prepared for sale or a long-term stay
- Families who want cooking, dining and living together
Planning rules that apply in South Croydon
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.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Extensions in and around South Croydon
We cover South Croydon and the postcode districts CR0, CR2, CR7, CR8, CR9, SM6. Neighbouring towns we cover include Croydon (1 mile), Purley (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles), South Norwood (3 miles).
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.
Guide prices for South Croydon
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for South Croydon we use our London factor (×1.3). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in South Croydon: £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.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
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.
Common questions in South Croydon
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in South Croydon?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of South Croydon?
Yes. We cover South Croydon and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in South Croydon?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
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.
Where should the island go?
Usually under the brightest part of the roof and away from the main walkway to the garden. We test two or three layouts on the plan before deciding.
Book a free site visit in South Croydon
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.