Covering Finchley
Our coverage around Finchley (N3) also includes Muswell Hill (2 miles to the east) and Cricklewood.
Homes in London
Much of London’s housing is Victorian and Edwardian terraces, which is why side return extensions, rear dormers and mansards are so common. Many streets are in conservation areas, and several boroughs use Article 4 directions that remove some permitted development rights.
What do you get with a knock down and rebuild?
We assess whether rebuilding is better value than extending and renovating, prepare the planning application for the replacement dwelling, manage the demolition notice and asbestos survey, then build the new home. The process runs much like a new build once the old house is cleared.
- Planning application for the replacement dwelling
- Asbestos survey, demolition notice and service disconnections
- Demolition and site clearance
What will a knock down and rebuild cost?
Indicative costs for knock down and rebuild. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| Knock down and rebuild | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Demolition and site clearance (total) | £15,000 to £35,000 |
| Rebuild, standard specification (per m²) | £2,100 to £2,600 per m² |
| Rebuild, good specification (per m²) | £2,600 to £3,100 per m² |
| Rebuild, high specification (per m²) | £3,100 to £3,700 per m² |
Planning and building rules in Finchley
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
This needs full planning permission from the council.
What should I think about before starting?
- You will need somewhere to live for most of a year.
- Planning policy on replacement dwellings varies, especially in green belt and countryside.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Site visit. We walk the plot or existing house, look at access, levels, services and boundaries, and talk through what could be built.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Your questions answered
Do I need planning permission?
Yes, for the replacement dwelling.
How long does it take?
Around 36 to 60 weeks including demolition.
How do I get a price for knock down and rebuild in Finchley?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Knock down and rebuild in nearby towns
- Knock down and rebuild in Muswell Hill
- Knock down and rebuild in Cricklewood
- Knock down and rebuild in Kilburn
- Knock down and rebuild in Wood Green
Learn more about knock down and rebuild, or see every project we cover in Finchley.