Pitched roof extensions across Abbey Wood
Planning a pitched roof extension in Abbey Wood? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in Abbey WoodFrom £28,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDA16, DA17, DA18, SE2, SE18
Planning and approvals in Abbey Wood
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 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).
Covering Abbey Wood
Across DA16, DA17, DA18, SE2, SE18, SE28, we can visit, measure and advise. 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.
What should I budget for a pitched roof extension in Abbey Wood?
Prices below are for Abbey Wood, using the London factor of ×1.3. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Abbey Wood: £2,400 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £28,500 – £34,000 | £33,500 – £43,000 | £42,500 – £55,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £48,000 – £56,000 | £55,500 – £71,500 | £71,500 – £91,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £72,000 – £84,000 | £83,500 – £107,500 | £107,000 – £136,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Included in a typical project
- Roof windows positioned for light and ventilation
- Vaulted ceilings or flat ceilings with storage above
- Insulation to current building regulations
- Roof design matched to the existing pitch and tiles
Matching tiles is harder than it sounds. We source reclaimed or closest-match tiles where the originals are no longer made and agree samples with you before ordering.
How the project works
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
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Pitched roof extension questions answered
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.
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.
How long does a pitched roof extension take to build in Abbey Wood?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Is a pitched roof better than a flat roof?
Neither is better in all cases. Pitched roofs blend with traditional houses and shed water quickly; flat roofs give more headroom and suit modern designs and lanterns.
How much does a pitched roof extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,400 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, a little more than a flat roof because of the roof structure and tiles.
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.