Moving to a larger home in London means stamp duty, solicitor fees, estate agent costs and the upheaval of leaving a neighbourhood you've chosen to live in. For many homeowners, a well-designed house extension in London makes far more practical sense. You gain the space you need in the home you already own, without the disruption and expense of uprooting your family.
At Richway, we have spent over three decades helping London homeowners do exactly that. From single-storey kitchen extensions on Victorian terraces to side extensions on Edwardian semis, we understand how London's varied housing stock behaves structurally and how to make every square metre count. As a Federation of Master Builders-certified and TrustMark-registered business, we deliver house extensions in London that are built to last and finished to a high standard.
London properties are rarely straightforward, and the right extension depends on your home's footprint, your plot, your budget and what you need the space to do.
Rear extension
A rear extension is a common choice for terraced and semi-detached homes. It extends the back of your property, typically creating a larger kitchen, open-plan living area or family room. Under permitted development rights, a single-storey rear extension can often be built without a full planning application, provided the project meets the relevant conditions and limitations.
Side return extension
A side return extension makes use of the narrow strip of land beside your property, a feature common in Victorian and Edwardian terraces. It fills in the L-shape of the original layout and can substantially increase your ground floor space.
Double-storey extension
A double-storey extension adds space across two floors, making it an effective way to increase your home's footprint. Depending on the design and location, it may require planning permission and can provide additional rooms alongside a larger ground floor.
Wraparound extension
A wraparound extension combines a rear and side return into a single continuous structure, delivering a significant increase in floor area and creating a more open and connected layout.
We assess your plot, your existing structure and the planning rules applicable in your borough before recommending an approach. If your property is in a conservation area or is a listed building, we can help you understand the relevant planning requirements before work begins.
