Extensions & Loft Conversions in Cheam
In Cheam and across Sutton we are most often asked for single and two-storey rear extensions and loft conversions on semi-detached houses. Carshalton, Cheam and a number of residential estates are conservation areas or areas of special local character, with guidance on extensions and front gardens. The south of the borough rises onto chalk, which affects drainage design and soakaways for new paving.
Extensions & Lofts in Cheam
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 Cheam
Homes in Sutton
Inter-war semis and detached houses make up most of Sutton, especially in Cheam, Carshalton Beeches, Wallington and Worcester Park. Older buildings survive in the village centres of Carshalton and Cheam, there are Victorian and Edwardian streets near Sutton town centre, and St Helier is a large cottage estate.
Planning and the council
Carshalton, Cheam and a number of residential estates are conservation areas or areas of special local character, with guidance on extensions and front gardens. The south of the borough rises onto chalk, which affects drainage design and soakaways for new paving.
Nearby
We also cover Sutton, Carshalton, Wallington, Belmont, Beddington, Hackbridge, Worcester Park, North Cheam, Carshalton Beeches and St Helier.
FAQ
Extensions & Lofts in Cheam
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Do you carry out extensions & loft conversions in Cheam?
Yes. Cheam is in Sutton, where we work every week alongside Sutton, Carshalton, Wallington and Belmont.
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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