House extension cost
in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth — SW18 — south-west of Fulham across the river. The town centre and the streets around Wandsworth Common offer a good mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and 1930s housing.
What makes extension work in Wandsworth distinct.
Housing: Mixed — Victorian terraces near the common, Edwardian semis along West Hill, 1930s housing on the southern edges.
Planning: Wandsworth Common, Magdalen Park and Tonsleys conservation areas cover specific pockets. Most central SW18 retains PD rights.
Applications go to LB Wandsworth. We submit on your behalf and handle party wall awards, build-over agreements and conservation officer correspondence end-to-end.
The five extension types — SW18 numbers.
All figures inclusive of design, planning, build, contingency and VAT. The Wandsworth multiplier (0.95×) reflects local labour, scaffolding logistics, conservation requirements and finish expectations.
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What Wandsworth homeowners ask us.
How much does a house extension cost in Wandsworth in 2026?
Typical 2026 Wandsworth ranges (inc. design, planning, build, contingency & VAT): side-return extensions £86k–£152k; single-storey rear £105k–£200k; wraparound £162k–£304k; double-storey rear £171k–£361k; basement £238k–£713k. The Wandsworth multiplier (0.95×) reflects local labour rates, scaffold logistics and finish expectations.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth Common, Magdalen Park and Tonsleys conservation areas cover specific pockets. Most central SW18 retains PD rights. Outside conservation areas, single-storey rear extensions up to 3m (terrace/semi) or 4m (detached) usually qualify for permitted development. Side-returns, wraparounds, double-storey extensions and anything in a conservation area need full planning. Applications go to LB Wandsworth.
What extension type works best for Wandsworth houses?
Mixed — Victorian terraces near the common, Edwardian semis along West Hill, 1930s housing on the southern edges. On this housing stock, the most common 2VP extension is a single-storey rear or wraparound — adding 20–35 m² of open-plan kitchen-diner. Double-storey extensions become viable on properties with rear gardens deep enough to absorb the additional volume without overshadowing.
How long does an extension take in Wandsworth?
Allow 8–12 weeks for design and planning (longer in conservation areas), then 16–22 weeks on site for a single-storey, 22–30 weeks for a wraparound or double-storey, and 28–40 weeks for a basement. LB Wandsworth processes planning applications in approximately 8–13 weeks depending on backlog.
What hidden costs catch Wandsworth homeowners out on extensions?
In SW18 the top items are: party wall awards (£1,000–£3,000 per neighbour — common on terraced streets), build-over agreements with Thames Water (£300–£1,500 where drains run beneath the proposed extension), conservation officer consultations, structural engineer fees, drainage and asbestos surveys, and VAT at 20% on top of the base build cost. All of these are itemised in our fixed-price quote.
Does 2VP work on Wandsworth extensions?
Yes — Wandsworth is within our core London catchment. Our studio is at 20 Dawes Road in Fulham, 3.5km from Wandsworth. We've delivered extensions across the SW18 postcode and our subcontractor network covers Wandsworth. Free site visit, fixed-price quote, 10-year HomePro guarantee on the finished work.
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