Abbey Wood utility room extensions, designed and built
A utility room extension in Abbey Wood 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 Abbey WoodFrom £18,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDA16, DA17, DA18, SE2, SE18
Working in 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).
Just over the Kent border, Dartford is about 5 miles away. 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.
Guide prices for Abbey Wood
For Abbey Wood 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 Abbey Wood: £2,470 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £18,000 – £22,000 | £18,000 – £23,000 | £18,000 – £23,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £19,500 – £23,500 | £23,000 – £29,500 | £29,000 – £36,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £27,000 – £32,500 | £32,000 – £40,500 | £40,000 – £50,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Is a utility room extension right for your house?
- Houses with a side passage or small rear corner
- Busy family homes
- Kitchens that have run out of space for appliances
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.
The planning position for a specific Abbey Wood address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
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
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a utility room extension in Abbey Wood
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.
How long does a utility room extension take to build in Abbey Wood?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
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.
Does a utility extension need planning permission?
Often not, if it is single storey and within permitted development limits. We check this for your property.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,470 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £18,500. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £23,000 to £29,500 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.