Camden · London
Kitchen Extension in Camden
Conservation-heavy central borough — most loft and extension work requires full planning.
Camden
Kitchen Extension specialists across Camden.
We deliver kitchen extension projects across the full Camden postcode set — NW1, NW3, NW5, WC1, WC2. Conservation-heavy central borough — most loft and extension work requires full planning.
A kitchen extension combines a structural extension — side return, rear or wraparound — with a complete kitchen design and installation as a single fixed-price project. It's the most common instruction we receive across London: a homeowner who wants an open-plan kitchen-diner with garden views but doesn't want to manage a builder and a kitchen supplier separately. We handle design, consent, structural build, kitchen supply and installation start to finish. One contract, one project manager, one fixed price.
Every Camden project includes a free desk-based planning assessment before we quote. We know the local planning officers, party wall surveyors and approved inspectors by name.
Costs
Kitchen Extension cost in Camden 2026.
| Configuration | Cost range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Side return extension + kitchen (3m wide) | £65,000–£90,000 | 10–13 wks |
| Rear extension + kitchen (3–4m deep) | £75,000–£105,000 | 11–14 wks |
| Rear extension + kitchen (5–6m deep) | £90,000–£120,000 | 12–15 wks |
| Wraparound + premium kitchen | £110,000–£130,000 | 14–16 wks |
Local advantage
Eight years of kitchen extension work in Camden.
Familiarity with Camden's planning officers, party wall surveyors and approved inspectors cuts weeks off the approval timeline. We deliver consistent quality across all 5 postcodes the borough covers.
Recent Camden work
Kitchen Extension examples.
Builderr vs other London builders.
The construction industry has a wide distribution of operators. Here's what changes between a directly-employed, fixed-scope outfit and the alternatives.
| Criterion | Builderr | Typical London builder | Cowboy outfit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour model | Directly employed team (PAYE) | Mixed subcontract gangs | Day-rate cash labour |
| Pricing | Fixed-scope itemised quote | Estimate + provisional sums | Verbal price + variations |
| Design & engineering | In-house architect + SE | Outsourced, separate billing | Builder draws on the back of an envelope |
| Planning + LDC handled | Yes — included in price | Often charged extra | Builder asks you to apply |
| Party wall surveyors | Instructed by us | Your responsibility | Skipped (illegal) |
| Building control | Plans + site inspections booked by us | Building Notice route | Not registered |
| Project management | Dedicated PM, weekly photo updates | Foreman doubles up | Owner-manager juggles 5 jobs |
| Payment schedule | Stage payments against signed-off milestones | Weekly invoices | Cash up front |
| Insurance | £10M PL + 10yr structural warranty | £2–5M PL only | No documented cover |
| Snags at handover | <3 typical | 20–30 typical | Walk-off mid-job common |
| Variation creep | 0% — fixed scope | +15–25% over original quote | +40%+ regularly |
Save £19,500–£43,875 on a kitchen extension in Camden.
Industry data (FMB, RICS, Which? Trusted Trader 2024) shows the average London construction project overruns by 18–22% on cost and 25–35% on time. Fixed-scope contracts with a single accountable team eliminate that variance. The savings above assume a typical project at £97,500.
FAQ
Kitchen Extension in Camden.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Camden?+
Kitchen Extension projects in Camden typically cost £65,000–£130,000. Camden sits across postcodes NW1, NW3, NW5, WC1; local rates align with the wider London market.
Do kitchen extensions in Camden need planning permission?+
Conservation-heavy central borough — most loft and extension work requires full planning. We carry out a free desk-based planning assessment for your specific address before quoting, identifying whether permitted development, prior approval, or full planning applies.
Do you work across all Camden postcodes?+
Yes — we deliver kitchen extension projects across all Camden postcodes including NW1, NW3, NW5, WC1, WC2.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in London 2026?+
A kitchen extension combining structural build and kitchen fit-out typically costs £65,000–£130,000 in London. A side return + standard kitchen runs £65–90k; a rear extension + premium kitchen + premium glazing sits at £100–130k+.
Do I need planning permission for a kitchen extension?+
Most single-storey kitchen extensions fall under permitted development (up to 3m deep) or the Larger Home Extension scheme (up to 6m). Conservation areas and Article 4 zones need full planning. We assess your specific address on every quote.
Get a Camden kitchen extension quote.
Senior consultant call within one business hour. Fixed-scope quote for your Camden project — no provisional sums.
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