Extensions & Loft Conversions in Chessington
In Chessington and across Kingston upon Thames we are most often asked for rear extensions on 1930s semis and hip-to-gable loft conversions. Conservation areas cover parts of Surbiton, Kingston's old town and Coombe, where private estate covenants may also apply. Inter-war houses usually have straightforward permitted development options, but a new vehicle crossover still needs council approval.
Extensions & Lofts in Chessington
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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 Chessington
Homes in Kingston upon Thames
Surbiton and the streets near Kingston town centre have Victorian villas and terraces, and Coombe is known for large detached houses on private roads. New Malden, Berrylands, Tolworth and Chessington were mostly built between the wars and consist of semis, bungalows and chalet-style houses.
Planning and the council
Conservation areas cover parts of Surbiton, Kingston's old town and Coombe, where private estate covenants may also apply. Inter-war houses usually have straightforward permitted development options, but a new vehicle crossover still needs council approval.
Nearby
We also cover Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth, Norbiton, Berrylands, Coombe, Hook, Old Malden and Malden Rushett.
FAQ
Extensions & Lofts in Chessington
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Do you carry out extensions & loft conversions in Chessington?
Yes. Chessington is in Kingston upon Thames, where we work every week alongside Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden and Tolworth.
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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