Extensions & Loft Conversions in Gants Hill
In Gants Hill and across Redbridge we are most often asked for rear and side extensions and loft conversions on Edwardian terraces in Ilford. Wanstead, Woodford and Aldersbrook include conservation areas where front elevations and gardens are protected. The borough sits on London clay with many street and forest-edge trees, so extension foundations may need to go deeper than standard.
Extensions & Lofts in Gants Hill
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Moving in London costs a fortune before you have carried a single box. Extending usually costs less and gets you the room exactly where you need it. We take the job from drawings and approvals to the last coat of paint, with one team and one person to call.
- Single-storey extensionsRear, side-return and wrap-around extensions with flat or pitched roofs, rooflights and wide glazed doors.
- Double-storey extensionsExtra bedrooms and bathrooms above a bigger kitchen, tied properly into the existing house.
- Loft conversionsDormer, hip-to-gable, mansard and rooflight conversions, including the stairs, insulation and fire doors that building control expects.
- Basements & garagesGarage conversions and basement rooms, tanked, insulated and finished as proper living space.
- Planning & building controlWe work with your architect or bring ours, and handle the building control inspections through to the completion certificate.
Local knowledge
Working in Gants Hill
Homes in Redbridge
Wanstead, Aldersbrook and parts of South Woodford have Victorian and Edwardian houses, while Ilford, Seven Kings and Goodmayes are Edwardian terraces laid out in long, regular streets. Gants Hill, Clayhall, Barkingside and Newbury Park are classic inter-war semis and chalet houses, and Hainault has post-war estates.
Planning and the council
Wanstead, Woodford and Aldersbrook include conservation areas where front elevations and gardens are protected. The borough sits on London clay with many street and forest-edge trees, so extension foundations may need to go deeper than standard.
Nearby
We also cover Ilford, Wanstead, Woodford, South Woodford, Woodford Green, Barkingside, Seven Kings, Goodmayes, Hainault, Clayhall and Newbury Park.
FAQ
Extensions & Lofts in Gants Hill
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Do you carry out extensions & loft conversions in Gants Hill?
Yes. Gants Hill is in Redbridge, where we work every week alongside Ilford, Wanstead, Woodford and South Woodford.
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions and loft conversions fall under permitted development, which has size limits and does not apply to flats, maisonettes or some conservation areas. We check your property at the site visit and tell you which route applies before you spend anything on drawings.
How long does an extension take?
A typical single-storey rear extension takes around 10 to 14 weeks on site once approvals are in place. A loft conversion is usually 8 to 12 weeks. We give you a written programme with the quote so you know what happens each week.
Can we live in the house during the work?
Usually yes. We seal off the working area, keep a kitchen and bathroom running wherever possible, and agree the noisy or dusty days with you in advance.
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