Extensions & Loft Conversions in Upminster
In Upminster and across Havering we are most often asked for two-storey side extensions and rear extensions and kitchen remodelling. Around half the borough feels semi-rural and much of that is Green Belt, which limits how far houses there can be enlarged. Gidea Park and Emerson Park have their own conservation or special character policies, including on front boundaries and plot coverage.
Extensions & Lofts in Upminster
More house, same address.
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 Upminster
Homes in Havering
Hornchurch, Upminster, Elm Park and Collier Row are predominantly inter-war and post-war semis, terraces and bungalows. Gidea Park has an Edwardian garden suburb of individually designed houses, Emerson Park has large detached homes on wide plots, and Harold Hill is a planned post-war estate.
Planning and the council
Around half the borough feels semi-rural and much of that is Green Belt, which limits how far houses there can be enlarged. Gidea Park and Emerson Park have their own conservation or special character policies, including on front boundaries and plot coverage.
Nearby
We also cover Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham, Harold Wood, Harold Hill, Gidea Park, Collier Row, Elm Park, Emerson Park and Cranham.
FAQ
Extensions & Lofts in Upminster
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Do you carry out extensions & loft conversions in Upminster?
Yes. Upminster is in Havering, where we work every week alongside Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham and Harold Wood.
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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