Hackney · London
Kitchen Extension in Hackney
Conservation areas across much of the borough — most rear extensions need planning.
Hackney
Kitchen Extension specialists across Hackney.
We deliver kitchen extension projects across the full Hackney postcode set — E5, E8, E9, N1, N16. Conservation areas across much of the borough — most rear extensions need 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 Hackney 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 Hackney 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 Hackney.
Familiarity with Hackney'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 Hackney 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 Hackney.
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 Hackney.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Hackney?+
Kitchen Extension projects in Hackney typically cost £65,000–£130,000. Hackney sits across postcodes E5, E8, E9, N1; local rates align with the wider London market.
Do kitchen extensions in Hackney need planning permission?+
Conservation areas across much of the borough — most rear extensions need 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 Hackney postcodes?+
Yes — we deliver kitchen extension projects across all Hackney postcodes including E5, E8, E9, N1, N16.
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 Hackney kitchen extension quote.
Senior consultant call within one business hour. Fixed-scope quote for your Hackney project — no provisional sums.
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