Single-storey rear extensions across Morden
We design and build single-storey extensions for houses in Morden, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in MordenFrom £27,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCR4, SM1, SM3, SM4, SW19
Included in a typical project
- Building regulations drawings and structural calculations
- Flat or pitched roof, rooflights or lantern
- Planning route checked and the right approval obtained
- Measured survey and design
- Walls, steel beams and the new opening into the house
- Foundations, drainage and groundworks
Guide prices for Morden
Prices below are for Morden, using the London factor of ×1.3. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Morden: £2,280 to £4,420 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £27,000 – £32,000 | £31,500 – £41,000 | £40,500 – £53,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £45,500 – £53,500 | £53,000 – £68,000 | £67,500 – £88,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £68,000 – £80,000 | £79,500 – £101,500 | £101,000 – £133,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
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 Morden
Postcode districts we cover around Morden include CR4, SM1, SM3, SM4, SW19, SW20. We also work in nearby Mitcham (1 mile), Wimbledon (2 miles), Worcester Park (2 miles), Tooting (2 miles).
Ewell, in Surrey, is roughly 4 miles from Morden and also on our list. 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.
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
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Morden
Will my neighbours in Morden 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.
Do you cover all of Morden?
Yes. We cover Morden and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Morden, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How deep can a single-storey rear extension be without planning permission?
In England, up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 m on a detached house, within height and boundary limits. Through the larger home extension prior approval scheme those depths rise to 6 m and 8 m. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland use their own rules, which we check for your address.
Will I need a steel beam?
Almost always. Opening up the rear wall to join the new room to the house needs a beam, usually steel, sized by a structural engineer. It is included in our quotes.
Book a free site visit in Morden
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.