Utility and boot room extensions across South Norwood
Planning a utility room extension in South Norwood? 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 South NorwoodFrom £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 districtsCR7, SE19, SE20, SE25
Extensions in and around South Norwood
We cover South Norwood and the postcode districts CR7, SE19, SE20, SE25. We also work in nearby Upper Norwood (1 mile), Croydon (2 miles), Norbury (2 miles), Beckenham (2 miles).
For homes towards Surrey, Banstead is around 8 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.
What we take care of
- Waste and water connections
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
Do I need planning permission in South Norwood?
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 South Norwood 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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Guide prices for South Norwood
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for South Norwood we use our London factor (×1.3). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in South Norwood: £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.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a utility room extension in South Norwood
How long does a utility room extension take to build in South Norwood?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for South Norwood, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do you cover all of South Norwood?
Yes. We cover South Norwood 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 South Norwood.
Book a free site visit in South Norwood
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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