Sometimes called a Side Extension, this is one of the regular kitchen extensions found in London and southwest London. The design involves a 1.25m extension to the side of the property, which is the space between the rear rooms and the boundary wall/fence. These can have a flat roof or a pitched roof. The pitched roof must pitch down to 2.1m on the boundary wall as per regulation. Side Returns mostly feature on Victorian terraced properties, which commonly have a side alleyway in their layout.
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An elegant kitchen is a mark of the 21st Century living. It is where the family congregates for meals, chats, and downtimes. From your morning cup of tea to late-night snacks, your kitchen serves your needs all through the day. We consider the kitchen the hub of daily modern life and epicenter of your lifestyle statement. To truly benefit from this living space, you need sufficient room. Kitchen extensions Richmond does just that when your southwest London home constricts your freedom in the kitchen. Our designs ensure a seamless blend into the rest of the house while affording plenty of natural light and warm aesthetics.
What Our Clients Say
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“Thank you to Amol and his entire team for delivering us a fantastic extension to our newly purchased home. The guys were friendly and very professional during all stages”
Lisa
Twickenham TW2
Thank you Good Design & Build…
“Originally, we’d planned on this being a property to rent out to others. Since the loft conversion, we’ve fallen back in love with the place – and have now decided to move back here.”
George Banks
Richmond TW10
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“I would like to thank GDB for all of their hard work, ideas and inspiration and for being so approachable and easy to deal with during the our rear extension. I would happily recommend them to anyone thinking of starting a building project”
Debra
Mortlake SW14
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“My wife and I would like to say a huge thank you to all the team at Good Design & Build. From the planning stage all the way through to completion they were meticulous with their design and helping us achieve our vision of our dream family home. We were supported all the way through, even when we wanted to make significant structural changes during the build. We are over the moon with the results achieved and quality of the building work and finishing is excellent. THANK YOU GOOD DESIGN & BUILD!!”
Xerxes Dalal
Potters Bar EN6
Good Design provided the architectural services
“Good Design provided the architectural services as well as building work. It was great to have both bundled into one. They were very flexible and great to work with - nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend them.”
Louise Murray
Twickenham TW1
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Amol
“We thoroughly enjoyed working with Amol and the Good Design & Build team on our recent house extension. We've been so happy with how the team helped design, plan and deliver the extension. Always very patient and informative of how the process will run, the team did a fantastic job and we're delighted with the results. The biggest compliment I can give them is that I'd happily work with Amol and the team again :).”
Benjamin Hammond
Twickenham TW11
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Featured Projects
Harlesden
Sellons Ave NW10 4HJ
The project included creating a master bedroom in the loft with an adjoining terrace.
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Fulham
Orbain Road SW6 7JZ
This project was completed in 2023 and the approximate budget was £101,000.
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Lambeth
Hetherington Road SW4
We completed this stunning project for our client Angus in Lambeth.
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Teddington
Station Road SW4 7PA
We completed this exciting project for our clients on Station Road, a quaint residential area in the heart of Teddington.
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Leyton
Windsor Road E10
We completed this kitchen extension on Windsor Road, a charming residential street nestled in the heart of Leyton.
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Harlesden
Sellons Ave NW10 4HJ
The project included creating a master bedroom in the loft with an adjoining terrace.
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Fulham
Orbain Road SW6 7JZ
This project was completed in 2023 and the approximate budget was £101,000.
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Lambeth
Hetherington Road SW4
We completed this stunning project for our client Angus in Lambeth.
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Teddington
Station Road SW4 7PA
We completed this exciting project for our clients on Station Road, a quaint residential area in the heart of Teddington.
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Leyton
Windsor Road E10
We completed this kitchen extension on Windsor Road, a charming residential street nestled in the heart of Leyton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We are a South West London-based design and build studio. We specialise in remodelling semis, loft conversions and kitchen extensions,Victorian and 1930s residential properties. We carry out projects from planning to completion. We are a friendly and professional team of architects, technicians, project managers and builders to help you at every stage.
Side Return Extension
Rear Extension
As the name suggests, only the rear of the property is extended for a room approximately measuring 5m x 3m. The extension can have a mono-pitch roof, a centre pitch roof, or a flat roof.
Wrap around or L-shaped
The design creates an extension that wraps around the side and the rear of the property to create an L shape. It provides a large kitchen living area that opens on to the garden. The structure will have a flat or pitched roof. This type needs your neighbour’s permission to build, or your neighbour must have an existing structure that exceeds 2.1m in height.
Just as much as a loft conversion, a house extension falls under permitted development rights and does not need planning permission. However, these limitations and conditions apply:
- You do not live in a protected area or a conservation area
- Only half the land area around the house gets utilised for extension
- Extensions do not rise higher than the highest part of the existing roof
Our designs are bespoke and represent your individual needs across the board. We offer full project management from beginning to end. Our costs are transparent and available for you to review from the start. We always work within the budget set aside and procure the best materials and services your money can buy. Our builders and architects make sure the interior and exterior bring out the best in your home.
A Side Return Extension costs £35,000 and upwards
A Rear Extension can cost around £40,000.
The Wrap Around Extension will cost you £55,000
A Double Storey Extension is the most expensive, costing £65, 000, upwards
Get a free consultation and a free itemised quote from Good Design & Build to ace the extension strategy best suited for your home.
Yes, it does. Adding square footage to your home guarantees an increase in property value. A 10% increase in floor space adds 5% to the value. Buyers also find a newer well-proportioned kitchen an incentive. If you have a lovely home but a dated and narrow kitchen, extending it outwards with upgrades certainly make your property more valuable and attractive.
Yes, the exact value added varies depending on the type of extension. Therefore, if you are wondering how much value a kitchen diner extension adds in comparison to other styles such as semi-detached kitchen extensions or open plan extensions, it’s essential to consider the potential increase in living space and overall functionality that these designs offer For instance, a new open-plan kitchen can add 6% to property value. A single-story extension with a kitchen and dining area can add 11%. A Wrap-around kitchen can even increase the value by 15%. A double extension with a kitchen and en suite can make your property worth 20% more.
Suitability is the best place to start. Finding out whether you need planning permission is the first requirement. Property inspection by experienced professionals helps identify your choices to extend and suitability to build. Learning about the total cost of each extension early on will help you decide on a budget.
Yes, it is the only way to make sure your plans are well within the recommended guidelines. When you want a bespoke design to fit your requirements, an architect is the best person to draw up that design. Our Design phase is there just for that; to enable a smoother transition to the Build phase with practical and technical designs that complement your house and your needs. These are essential to secure planning consent and for building control and construction.