Pitched roof extensions across Shepherds Bush
A pitched roof extension in Shepherds Bush starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in Shepherds BushFrom £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 districtsW6, W8, W10, W11, W12
Guide prices for Shepherds Bush
For Shepherds Bush we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.3, the factor we use for London. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Shepherds Bush: £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 |
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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.
Extensions in and around Shepherds Bush
Our survey diary covers Shepherds Bush, including W6, W8, W10, W11, W12, W14. Nearby, we also take on projects in Notting Hill (1 mile), Chiswick (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles), Willesden (2 miles).
Across London, terraced houses with narrow side returns and tight access are the norm, which shapes everything from party wall notices to how materials reach the back garden.
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.
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.
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 happens next
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
We visit your Shepherds Bush home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Shepherds Bush
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.
How long does a pitched roof extension take to build in Shepherds Bush?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
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.
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.
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.
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.