House-to-flat conversions in Catford

Covering Catford

Catford is about 6 miles south-east of London. We also cover Blackheath (2 miles to the north-east), Greenwich and Beckenham.

Homes in London

Terraced houses dominate many London neighbourhoods, so most projects involve shared walls, narrow access and a party wall process. Conservation areas are widespread, and some boroughs have their own mansard and basement guidance.

What does a house-to-flat conversion involve?

A house-to-flat conversion divides a single house into two or more self-contained flats, each with its own front door, kitchen and bathroom. It always needs planning permission and full building regulations approval, particularly for fire separation and sound insulation between flats.

Planning application and layouts to space standards
Fire separation and sound insulation between flats
Separate electrics, heating and metering

What is the guide price for a house-to-flat conversion in Catford?

Typical ranges for house-to-flat conversions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.

Priced on survey.

Planning and building rules in Catford

Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.

Dividing a house into flats always needs planning permission in England.

What should Catford homeowners check first?

Some councils restrict the loss of family houses or limit flat conversions in certain streets.
Each flat needs its own utilities and metering.

From first call to completion

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Your questions answered

How much does a flat conversion cost?

It varies too much to give a reliable guide figure, so we price each one on survey. The reduced 5% VAT rate can apply where the number of dwellings changes.

What are the main building regulations issues?

Fire separation between flats, protected escape routes, sound insulation and separate services.

Do you work in Catford?

Yes. Catford is within our coverage for house-to-flat conversions, along with nearby Blackheath and Greenwich.

Other towns nearby

Learn more about house-to-flat conversions, or see every project we cover in Catford.