Garden annexes · Loughton

Garden annexes in Loughton

Our garden annexes service covers Loughton and the rest of Essex. You get a fixed price in writing for the agreed specification, and one person co-ordinating the trades.

Covering Loughton

Our coverage around Loughton (WV16) also includes Ludlow (7 miles to the south-west) and Bridgnorth.

Homes in the East of England

The East of England has a large stock of post-war and modern estate housing alongside period homes in market towns, which makes garage conversions, single-storey extensions and loft conversions popular.

What is a garden annexe?

We design annexes as permanent buildings with proper foundations, insulation and services, and we prepare the planning case showing how the annexe will be used as part of the main home. Connections for water, drainage and power are planned from the start.

  • Design and planning application
  • Foundations and drainage connections
  • Brick, block or timber-frame structure

What will a garden annexe cost?

Guide prices for garden annexes, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

Garden annexesGuide price incl. VAT
Standard specification£2,400 to £2,900 per m²
Good specification£2,900 to £3,400 per m²
High specification£3,400 to £3,900 per m²

Planning and building rules in Loughton

English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.

A self-contained annexe used for sleeping and living normally needs planning permission in England.

What should Loughton homeowners check first?

  • The annexe normally has to remain part of the main household, not let as a separate home.
  • Drainage may need a pump if the garden falls away from the sewer.

How does the project run?

  1. Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
  2. Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
  3. Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
  4. Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

What people ask before starting

How much does a garden annexe cost?

Around £2,400 to £3,900 per square metre including VAT, depending on finish and services.

Can you make it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Level access, wider doors and a level-access shower can be designed in from the start.

Who deals with the council for a project in Loughton?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

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