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House Extensions Wandsworth

Single and double storey extensions in Wandsworth. Trusted, professional, 30+ years' hands-on experience.

GS Renovation designs and builds house extensions throughout Wandsworth, working with the Victorian terraces, red-brick mansion blocks and riverside homes that define the borough. With over 30 years across SW11, SW15 and SW18, we take rear, side-return and wrap-around projects from foundations and steelwork through to a finished, decorated space.

House Extensions in Wandsworth, London by GS Renovation
House Extensions by GS Renovation in Wandsworth.

Side-return and rear extensions in Wandsworth

The classic Wandsworth extension fills the side return of a period house in SW12 or SW17, widening a narrow kitchen into a bright, open-plan room that runs out towards the garden. We dig and pour the foundations, build the new walls, install the steel beams that carry the original rear wall, and construct the roof, often with rooflights or a flat lantern to pull daylight deep into the plan.

Because these plots sit tight against neighbours, party wall matters are almost always in play. Excavating close to a boundary or building off a shared wall means serving notice under the Party Wall Act, and we help you appoint a surveyor early so the schedule stays on track. We then handle the full fit-out, from screed and underfloor heating to plaster, flooring and decoration, so you move straight into a finished room.

Planning and permitted development in Wandsworth

Whether your extension is permitted development or needs a full planning application depends entirely on the property. A modest single-storey rear extension on a Victorian terrace in SW18 may fall within permitted development rights, while a double-storey, wrap-around or riverside scheme, or any home in a conservation area, will usually need permission from Wandsworth Council. We assess your title, your position and any Article 4 restrictions before drawing anything up.

Whichever route applies, the structure itself is controlled under building regulations, so foundations, steel, drainage and insulation are all inspected and signed off by building control. We manage the drawings, the council submission where one is required, and the party wall process together, so you have a single team accountable from the first survey to the final building control certificate.

  • Full fit-out, finishing and making good
  • Architectural drawings and structural coordination
  • Single and double storey extensions
  • Side-return and rear extensions
  • Wrap-around extensions and infills
Service areaWandsworth · SW8, SW11, SW12 and SW15
Local authorityWandsworth Council
Part ofSouth West London (Inner London)
Typical homesRed-brick mansion blocks and purpose-built period flats
Also covered nearbyLambeth, Merton, Richmond upon Thames and Hammersmith and Fulham

Why Choose GS Renovation in Wandsworth

Extensions in Wandsworth mean tight plots, shared boundaries and a council that scrutinises period and riverside streets. GS Renovation manages the whole job, from groundworks and steel to planning or permitted development advice, party wall notices and building control. With 30+ years in SW8 to SW18, you get one accountable team and a properly certified, finished extension.

  • Free, no-obligation quotations
  • Over 30 years of hands-on experience
  • Dedicated project management
  • Fully insured and guaranteed work
  • Building control and planning support
  • Clean, tidy and reliable tradespeople
30+ YearsExperience
Fully Insured& Guaranteed
500+ ProjectsCompleted
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Reviews

Rated 4.9 / 5 by our clients

★★★★★ 4.9 average from 31 verified reviews on MyBuilder

★★★★★
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.
OscarCrofton Park, London · via MyBuilder
★★★★★
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.
KathWood Green, London · via MyBuilder
★★★★★
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!
Adil KhanWoolwich, London · via MyBuilder
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about House Extensions Wandsworth

How much does house extensions cost in Wandsworth?

There is no fixed price for house extensions in Wandsworth, because so much depends on your property and what you want to achieve. We survey first, then provide a transparent written quotation. Contact GS Renovation on 07472 424 226 for a free estimate. 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.

How long does house extensions take in Wandsworth?

Timescales for house extensions in Wandsworth vary with the size and complexity of the job. After our survey we give you a realistic schedule and keep you updated at every stage of the project.

Why choose GS Renovation for house extensions in Wandsworth?

GS Renovation's team brings over 30 years of hands-on experience to house extensions and wider building work across Wandsworth and the surrounding area. We offer free quotes, a dedicated project manager, full insurance, building control compliance where required, and comprehensive aftercare.

Do I need planning permission for an extension in Wandsworth?

Many single-storey rear extensions in Wandsworth 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.

Do you work on mansion-block and period-flat homes in Wandsworth?

Yes. A large share of Wandsworth's homes are mansion-block and period-flat properties, and we renovate them regularly. We plan each house extensions around their particular characteristics, such as leasehold consents, shared structure and sound insulation between flats, so the result suits the building and meets building control.

Will my Wandsworth rear extension need planning permission or is it permitted development?

It depends on your property. A modest single-storey rear extension on a terraced house may be permitted development, but larger, double-storey or wrap-around schemes, and any home in a conservation area or under an Article 4 direction, usually need a planning application to Wandsworth Council. Either way the structure needs building regulations sign-off. We check your specific position before design and manage whichever route applies.

Do you cover all of Wandsworth?

Yes. We work throughout Wandsworth and the SW8 area, as well as the surrounding parts of South West London. Contact us on 07472 424 226 to confirm we cover your street.

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