Extensions & Loft Conversions in Blackfen
In Blackfen and across Bexley we are most often asked for single-storey rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversions on semis. Planning constraints are lighter than in inner London, though Old Bexley and a few other pockets are conservation areas. Any new or widened driveway needs an approved vehicle crossover, and front garden paving should drain within the property.
Extensions & Lofts in Blackfen
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Moving in London costs a fortune before you have carried a single box. Extending usually costs less and gets you the room exactly where you need it. We take the job from drawings and approvals to the last coat of paint, with one team and one person to call.
- Single-storey extensionsRear, side-return and wrap-around extensions with flat or pitched roofs, rooflights and wide glazed doors.
- Double-storey extensionsExtra bedrooms and bathrooms above a bigger kitchen, tied properly into the existing house.
- Loft conversionsDormer, hip-to-gable, mansard and rooflight conversions, including the stairs, insulation and fire doors that building control expects.
- Basements & garagesGarage conversions and basement rooms, tanked, insulated and finished as proper living space.
- Planning & building controlWe work with your architect or bring ours, and handle the building control inspections through to the completion certificate.
Local knowledge
Working in Blackfen
Homes in Bexley
Most of Bexley was developed between the wars, so Welling, Bexleyheath, Blackfen, Barnehurst and Sidcup are full of semi-detached houses, short terraces and bungalows. Older Victorian housing is found in Erith, Belvedere and Crayford, and there are some larger detached homes around Old Bexley and Sidcup.
Planning and the council
Planning constraints are lighter than in inner London, though Old Bexley and a few other pockets are conservation areas. Any new or widened driveway needs an approved vehicle crossover, and front garden paving should drain within the property.
Nearby
We also cover Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Welling, Erith, Crayford, Bexley, Belvedere, Barnehurst, Northumberland Heath, Slade Green and Lamorbey.
FAQ
Extensions & Lofts in Blackfen
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Do you carry out extensions & loft conversions in Blackfen?
Yes. Blackfen is in Bexley, where we work every week alongside Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Welling and Erith.
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions and loft conversions fall under permitted development, which has size limits and does not apply to flats, maisonettes or some conservation areas. We check your property at the site visit and tell you which route applies before you spend anything on drawings.
How long does an extension take?
A typical single-storey rear extension takes around 10 to 14 weeks on site once approvals are in place. A loft conversion is usually 8 to 12 weeks. We give you a written programme with the quote so you know what happens each week.
Can we live in the house during the work?
Usually yes. We seal off the working area, keep a kitchen and bathroom running wherever possible, and agree the noisy or dusty days with you in advance.
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