Single and double storey extensions in Sutton. Trusted, professional, 30+ years' hands-on experience.
GS Renovation designs and builds extensions across Sutton, working with the generous plots that came with its 1930s semi-detached and interwar suburban houses. With over 30 years in SM1, SM2, SM3, SM5 and SM6, we handle single and double storey, rear, side-return and wrap-around projects from foundations to final fit-out.

The deep rear gardens and side access common to Sutton's interwar semis make them well suited to extending. A single storey rear extension opens the back of the house into a large kitchen-diner, while a side infill along the passage between two semis reclaims dead ground for a utility or wider kitchen. A wrap-around combines both, and a double storey adds a bedroom and en-suite above the new ground floor.
Every extension starts underground, and around Carshalton and Wallington we design foundations to suit the local ground and any nearby trees, which matters on plots close to Nonsuch Park or Beddington Park where mature planting is common. Steel beams tie the new opening back to the existing house, the roof is built to match, and we complete the fit-out including plastering, electrics, heating and decoration.
Depending on the size and position, your extension may fall under permitted development or it may need a full planning application to Sutton Council. Larger rear extensions, anything to the front, two storey additions and homes in conservation areas or with existing restrictions usually need planning permission, while modest single storey projects often do not. We assess your specific house early and tell you honestly which route applies before you commit.
Whichever planning route applies, the build itself must satisfy building regulations, and where the extension runs up to or along the boundary with a neighbouring semi the Party Wall Act comes into play. We arrange the party wall notices, coordinate the building control inspections through foundations, steel and roof, and keep the site tidy and secure so you can carry on living in the house while the work goes ahead.
Sutton homeowners choose GS Renovation because we run the whole extension as one accountable project, from advising on permitted development versus a planning application to the groundworks, steel, roof and full fit-out. Over 30 years across the borough means we understand these interwar plots, their foundations and their party walls, and we deliver space that suits how the house actually works.
George was brilliant. Lovely bloke, very reasonably priced and a perfectionist to boot. He completed our small kitchen renovation with care and great attention to detail. I've already recommended him to others.
Splendid job on our new kitchen refurb, including new flooring, moving the services, installing RSJ and preparing space for new back doors… George was always friendly, communicative and has an excellent attention to detail, ensuring everything is finished to a high standard.
Giorgio is an excellent and intelligent workman, and with very reasonable prices!… He paid a lot of attention to detail that is not common at all, and the final result was immaculate. Highly recommended!
FAQ
Every Sutton project is priced on its own merits, as the cost of house extensions varies with the size, specification and condition of the home. We give a clear, itemised quote up front with no obligation. Call 07472 424 226 for an estimate tailored to your property. As a rough guide, house extensions in London typically starts from roughly £40,000 for a single-storey rear extension and rises with size and specification (indicative London ranges, MyBuilder and Checkatrade, 2026). Your figure depends on the size, specification and condition of the property, which is why we survey before quoting.
We will give you an honest timescale for house extensions in Sutton after surveying your home. Most projects run on a clear weekly programme, and we tell you up front about any lead times on materials or approvals.
GS Renovation knows Sutton's homes and how to renovate them properly. We handle the structure, the services and the finishes, deal with building control for you, and leave you with work that is certified, guaranteed and built to last.
Many single-storey rear extensions in Sutton fall under permitted development, but side returns, double-storey extensions and work in conservation areas usually need full planning permission. We assess your property and manage both the planning application and building control.
Yes. A large share of Sutton's homes are 1930s and interwar properties, and we renovate them regularly. We plan each house extensions around their particular characteristics, such as cavity walls, regular original layouts and the generous plots that suit extending, so the result suits the building and meets building control.
It depends on the property. Many single storey rear extensions on Sutton's interwar plots fall within permitted development, but larger projects, double storey additions and homes in conservation areas or with removed rights need a full application to Sutton Council. We check your specific house and its planning history at the outset so you know the correct route before any design work starts.
We do. GS Renovation covers all of Sutton and the SM1 area and the wider South London. Call 07472 424 226 and we will confirm we work on your road.
Every Service, One Team
The same trusted team, 30+ years' hands-on experience and free, no-obligation quotes apply to every GS Renovation service in Sutton. Explore what else we do locally:
Steel beam installation, RSJ and structural alterations.
Safe load-bearing wall removal with steel beam support.
Structural alterations, new openings and steel support.
Chimney breast removal with gallows bracket or beam support.
Open-plan kitchen, diner and living conversions.
Full refurbishments and whole-house renovations.
Bespoke kitchen design and installation.
Luxury bathroom and wet-room refurbishment.
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