Question 1

What does a single-storey rear extension cost on an East Ham terrace (E6) in 2026?

Accepted Answer

On a typical E6 Victorian or Edwardian terraced house, a single-storey rear extension to shell stage — groundworks, block-and-beam or concrete floor, cavity-wall or timber-frame structure, flat or pitched roof, and rear glazed doors — runs from £40,000 to £65,000. Finishing the internal fitout (kitchen refit, tiling, electrics, decoration) is priced as an additional package at the site visit. Properties closest to the Barking & Dagenham boundary can have varying ground conditions; we assess these before confirming the structural specification.

Question 2

Can I build a side-return extension on my East Ham terrace without planning permission (E6)?

Accepted Answer

Many E6 mid-terrace and end-of-terrace properties have a side passage that qualifies for infill under permitted development — but the PD rules for side extensions are stricter than for rear ones: the addition must not exceed half the original house's width, and it must not be forward of the front elevation. No borough-wide Article 4 direction currently removes residential PD rights across East Ham's terrace streets. Individual conservation-area designations, if they apply to your road, can impose different controls. We verify your property's permissions at the site visit before any drawing or pricing work begins.

Question 3

What is the most common full renovation scope on an Edwardian terrace in East Ham (E6)?

Accepted Answer

The most frequent full-renovation programme on E6's Edwardian terrace stock combines a rear kitchen extension with an open-plan kitchen refit, a bathroom refit on the first floor, and whole-house flooring and replastering. Some clients — particularly those who've recently purchased — add a second bathroom conversion to a box room or extend into the loft with a rear dormer. Bundling these works under a single contract reduces the cumulative disruption and typically costs less per trade than commissioning them separately over two or three years.

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