Orangery extensions for homes in Abbey Wood
We design and build orangery 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
What should I budget for an orangery extension in Abbey Wood?
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 Abbey Wood: £3,120 to £5,850 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £39,000 – £47,500 | £43,500 – £55,000 | £53,000 – £70,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £49,500 – £60,500 | £58,000 – £73,000 | £70,500 – £94,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £74,500 – £90,500 | £87,000 – £109,500 | £106,000 – £140,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Extensions in and around Abbey Wood
We cover Abbey Wood and the postcode districts DA16, DA17, DA18, SE2, SE18, SE28. Nearby, we also take on projects in Plumstead (1 mile), Thamesmead (1 mile), Welling (2 miles), Barking (3 miles).
For homes towards Kent, Dartford is around 5 miles away. London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many with a rear outrigger and a side return, and 1930s semis in the outer boroughs. Conservation areas are common, so the planning check comes first.
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.
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).
What is included
- Opening into the main house
- Design of piers, roof perimeter and lantern proportions
- Heating sized for the glass area
- Foundations, walls and insulated perimeter roof
- Thermal calculations where glazing is generous
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Orangery extension questions answered
Do you cover all of Abbey Wood?
Yes. We cover Abbey Wood and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Abbey Wood?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
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.
Does an orangery need planning permission?
It follows the same size limits as other single-storey extensions. In England many fit within permitted development or prior approval; others need an application.
How much does an orangery cost?
Our guide range is about £3,120 to £5,850 per m² including VAT, so a 16 m² standard-spec orangery is typically £58,000 to £73,000 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.