Kitchen extensions · Loughton

Kitchen extensions in Loughton

Homeowners in Loughton can get kitchen extensions from one company: the design, the paperwork and the building work sit with us rather than with three separate firms.

Covering Loughton

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

Homes in the East of England

Housing in the East of England ranges from post-war estates and modern developments to timber-framed and period homes in historic towns, so permitted development checks and conservation controls both feature regularly.

What do you get with a kitchen extension?

We design the room and the kitchen together, so the island, sink and appliances line up with the structure rather than fighting it. You can use your own kitchen supplier or have us supply and fit one. Either way we co-ordinate the trades so the room is finished in one sequence.

  • Combined building and kitchen layout design
  • Drainage, gas and electrics planned to the kitchen layout
  • Steelwork, roof, glazing and insulation

How much should I budget for a kitchen extension?

Indicative costs for kitchen extensions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.

Kitchen extensionsGuide price incl. VAT
Extension build£2,600 to £4,000 per m²
Kitchen supply and fit, mid-range£10,000 to £20,000
Kitchen supply and fit, high-end£20,000 to £40,000

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.

In England a single-storey rear extension can often go ahead under permitted development: up to 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached one, no higher than 4 m, with eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary. Deeper extensions, up to 6 m or 8 m, need prior approval from the council first.

What can affect a kitchen extension?

  • Extraction to the outside must be planned before the walls go up.
  • Underfloor heating suits large kitchen-diners with glazed walls.

What happens after I enquire?

  1. Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
  2. Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
  3. Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
  4. Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Your questions answered

How long will we be without a kitchen?

Usually only the final few weeks, when the old kitchen comes out and the wall is opened. We can help set up a temporary kitchen.

Do kitchen extensions need planning permission?

They follow the same rules as any single-storey extension. Many in England are permitted development.

Can you visit a house in Loughton to quote?

Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.

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