GS Renovation builds extensions across Brentford, working with the riverside apartments, warehouse conversions and period terraces that make up TW8. Drawing on more than 30 years of building experience, we handle groundworks, steelwork, roofing and fit-out as one project, and we tell you honestly whether your scheme is permitted development or needs a full application to Hounslow Council.
Ground-floor extensions in Brentford homes
Where Brentford has houses rather than flats, typically the period terraces set back from the river, a rear or side-return extension can transform a cramped ground floor into an open living space. We begin with foundations and groundworks sized for the ground conditions near the Thames, then bring in steel beams where original walls are removed. Roof works, glazing and a full internal fit-out follow, all sequenced by one team so the trades never work against each other.
Whether your extension is permitted development or needs planning permission depends entirely on the property. Flats and maisonettes do not benefit from permitted development rights, and many Brentford homes sit close to conservation areas around Syon Park and Osterley Park, which can restrict what is allowed. We assess your specific case, advise on the likely route, and prepare a full application to Hounslow Council when one is required.
Extending near Brentford's riverside setting
Brentford's location on the Thames and the Grand Union Canal shapes many extension projects. Sites can be tight, access is sometimes shared, and ground conditions near the water demand careful foundation design. We survey the plot properly before quoting, so the groundworks and drainage are right for the location rather than a generic specification, and we plan deliveries and skips around narrow riverside access.
Regardless of whether planning permission is needed, every extension must meet building regulations for structure, insulation, drainage and fire safety, and building control inspects at key stages. Where an extension meets a wall shared with a neighbour, the Party Wall Act applies and we serve the correct notices in good time. This combination of local knowledge and proper process keeps your Brentford project on track from foundation to finish.
- Insulation, airtightness and thermal detailing to regulations
- Brickwork and mortar matched to the existing elevation
- Building control inspections at foundation, damp course and steel stages
- Planning applications and permitted development assessments
- Wrap-around extensions and infills
Why Choose GS Renovation in Brentford
Brentford homeowners choose GS Renovation because we manage the whole extension under one roof, from foundations and steel to roofing and decoration. We give straight advice on whether you need planning permission or can build under permitted development, handle the Hounslow Council application when required, and keep to building regulations throughout. Over 30 years in West London stands behind every project.
- Building control inspected at foundation, damp course and steel stages
- Structural engineer instructed and coordinated on your behalf
- Weathertight shell reached before the fit-out begins
- Building control applications and inspections coordinated for you
- Honest updates if a date or a detail has to move
- Brick and mortar matched to the existing elevation