Utility and boot room extensions across Battersea
A utility room extension in Battersea 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 BatterseaFrom £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 districtsSW1W, SW3, SW4, SW8, SW10
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 Battersea 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).
Is a utility room extension right for your house?
- Kitchens that have run out of space for appliances
- Busy family homes
- Houses with a side passage or small rear corner
Utility room extension prices in Battersea
For Battersea 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 Battersea: £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.
Covering Battersea
Our survey diary covers Battersea, including SW1W, SW3, SW4, SW8, SW10, SW11. The same team covers Chelsea (1 mile), Fulham (2 miles), Brixton (2 miles), Earlsfield (2 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Surrey border, Ewell is about 10 miles away. 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.
Our process, step by step
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a utility room extension in Battersea
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Battersea, 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 long does a utility room extension take to build in Battersea?
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 Battersea?
Yes. We cover Battersea and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 Battersea.
Can a utility have a toilet?
Yes, space permitting. A WC needs drainage and extraction, which we plan into the design.
Book a free site visit in Battersea
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.