Kitchen Extension Builders in Putney (SW15)
Professional kitchen extension builders in Putney, South West London.
Why Choose All Well for Kitchen Extensions in Putney?
Putney's Edwardian and Victorian houses tend to be larger than the terraces in Battersea or Clapham, with wider plots and deeper gardens. That means we can build more ambitious extensions. 5-6 metre rear extensions with full-width glazing are common here. The properties around Putney Heath and the Upper Richmond Road are particularly well-suited, with enough space for a wraparound that creates a kitchen, dining area, and garden room in one flowing space.
Every project comes with a fixed-price contract, single project manager, and full certification including Building Control sign-off.
Kitchen Extensions for Putney Properties
Putney is known for its victorian and edwardian houses, riverside properties. Our kitchen extensions services are tailored to these property types, ensuring results that complement the character of your home.
Postcodes we cover: SW15
Kitchen Extensions Tip for Putney Homeowners
Putney has some streets with covenants restricting development, particularly on the older estates near the river. We check the title deeds during the free consultation to flag any restrictions before you commit. Properties closer to the Thames may fall in Flood Zone 2. This doesn't prevent an extension but does require a Flood Risk Assessment as part of any planning application. Wandsworth Council handles Putney and their planning process is straightforward.
Kitchen extension options for SW15 Edwardian and Victorian houses
Most Putney kitchen extension projects fall into one of three patterns, shaped by the borough's housing stock: wider plots, deeper rear gardens, and a high concentration of mansion blocks near the river.
Deep rear and wraparound extensions on Putney's wider plots
The Edwardian houses along Upper Richmond Road, Charlwood Road, and the streets off Putney Hill have wider plots and deeper rear gardens than typical inner London terraces. We extend 5–6 metres into the rear garden, remove the load-bearing wall between kitchen and dining room with a 203x133 UB or 254x146 UB steel beam, and finish with full-width sliders or bifolds across the new rear elevation. Build time 14–16 weeks. The 5–6 metre projection on a semi or detached typically goes through the Larger Home Extension prior approval process. Wraparound extensions are the second pattern, common around Putney Heath and the streets towards Wimbledon Common. A side return infill combined with a 4–5 metre rear projection creates 35–50 square metres of open-plan space. Build time 14–18 weeks.
Mansion flat kitchen alterations near Putney Bridge
Mansion flats in the Edwardian blocks near Putney Bridge can't extend physically, but typically need internal layout reconfiguration, merging a separate kitchen and reception into an open-plan space. Build time 8–12 weeks. Section 20 leaseholder consultation with the freeholder applies, and most leases include a Licence to Alter requirement for any structural opening-up. We coordinate the consultation as part of the project.
Putney-specific planning factors: floodplain, mansion leases, and Article 4
Three Putney-specific factors add layers above the standard Wandsworth process and affect how we scope kitchen projects here.
Thames flood zone requirements for riverside Putney properties
Properties within 200–300 metres of the Thames may sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3 and need a Flood Risk Assessment as part of any planning application for a new extension. The Environment Agency's flood risk maps confirm the zone designation. We check this at the survey before quoting. Some riverside properties also need flood resilience measures (raised electrical sockets, water-resistant materials below 600mm). Properties further from the river, around Putney Heath and the upper streets, are usually outside flood zones.
Wandsworth Common conservation area and Section 20 on mansion blocks
Parts of Putney near Wandsworth Common fall within a conservation area, and parts of upper Putney are within Article 4 directions. Rear extensions are generally fine because they're not visible from the street. We check the boundary on the Wandsworth planning portal at the survey before quoting. For mansion block projects near Putney Bridge and Lower Richmond Road, internal alterations trigger Section 20 consultation requirements where works exceed cost thresholds under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. A Licence to Alter is also required for any structural change. Application to the freeholder takes 4–12 weeks depending on the management company, and structural engineer calculations are required. We coordinate both as part of the project.
Wandsworth Council approvals and how we manage a Putney kitchen extension build
Putney falls under Wandsworth Council, regarded as one of London's faster planning authorities. Permitted development under Class A covers a standard 3-metre rear projection on a terrace and 4 metres on a semi or detached. The Larger Home Extension prior approval process covers 4–6 metres on terraces and 4–8 metres on semis or detached, with an 8-week neighbour consultation. Wandsworth typically determines applications in 8–10 weeks. We submit a Lawful Development Certificate (£129, 6–8 weeks at Wandsworth) on permitted development projects for written confirmation, which protects the property at sale.
Trade programme and fixed-price contract for a Putney kitchen extension
A Putney kitchen extension runs 13–17 trades over 12–18 weeks: demolition, foundations on Putney's mixed clay and gravel (typically 1.0–1.5 metres), drainage, structural steel, brick and block, roofing, glazing, plastering, electrics (NICEIC to BS 7671), plumbing, gas (Gas Safe), kitchen fitting, tiling, flooring, and painting. Mansion flat projects follow a similar trade list within an 8–12 week programme. Fixed-price contracts cover labour, materials, structural engineer calculations, Building Control fees, FENSA glazing registration, party wall surveyor coordination, Section 20 and Licence to Alter coordination on mansion flats, any Flood Risk Assessment, Build Over Agreement with Thames Water where the extension sits over a public sewer, and the planning fee. Building Control inspections run at foundation, DPC, drainage, structural steel, insulation (Part L: U-value 0.18 W/m²K), and completion. One project manager from survey through handover with photo updates throughout.
Kitchen Extensions in Putney: What's Included
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does a Putney kitchen extension involve?
- Deep rear extensions of 5-6 metres on Edwardian houses are the most common Putney project, covering foundations, structural steel, full-width glazing, electrics, plumbing, and finishes. Wraparound extensions suit the wider properties around Putney Heath. Mansion flat kitchen renovations centre on internal load-bearing wall removal to open up a separate kitchen and reception. Properties near the Thames may need a Flood Risk Assessment, and where the extension sits over a public sewer we arrange a Build Over Agreement with Thames Water including the CCTV survey. Section 20 consultation and Licence to Alter coordination apply on mansion flats. Larger Home Extension prior approval adds 8 weeks lead time. Fixed price confirmed after a free site visit, before any work starts.
- Do I need freeholder consent for a kitchen alteration in a Putney mansion flat?
- Almost always yes. Most Putney mansion block leases include a Licence to Alter requirement for any structural change, which opening up an internal load-bearing wall counts as. Where the works exceed cost thresholds set by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Section 20 leaseholder consultation also applies. The freeholder must be given the opportunity to consult other leaseholders before major works proceed. Application to the freeholder takes 4-12 weeks depending on the management company and structural engineer's calculations are required for the licence. We coordinate the application and licence as part of the project, including liaising with the freeholder's surveyor where the freeholder requires their own structural review.
- Do I need a Flood Risk Assessment for a Putney extension?
- Possibly, depending on flood zone designation. Properties within 200-300 metres of the Thames may sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3 and need a Flood Risk Assessment as part of the planning application for any new extension. The Environment Agency's flood risk maps confirm the zone designation, and we check this at the survey before quoting. We coordinate it as part of the planning process. Some riverside properties also need flood resilience measures (raised sockets, water-resistant materials below 600mm). Properties further from the river (around Putney Heath and the upper streets) are usually outside flood zones.
- Why hire All Well for a Putney kitchen extension?
- Three reasons. First, planning experience: we handle Section 20 leaseholder consultation and Licence to Alter applications alongside Wandsworth planning on mansion block projects, plus Flood Risk Assessment for properties near the Thames. Second, full accreditation: NICEIC for electrical (BS 7671), FENSA for glazing, Gas Safe registered for boiler relocation, structural engineer calculations included, and Building Control sign-off included on every project. Third, fixed-price contracts: the quote doesn't change unless the specification does, including Section 20 coordination, Flood Risk Assessment, Build Over Agreement, party wall surveyor fees, and any Larger Home Extension prior approval. Office on Limes Avenue, SE20.
All Well has completed 100+ projects across 25 London boroughs since 2020. We are NICEIC approved for electrical work, FENSA registered for glazing, and CHAS certified for site safety, with Public Liability insurance to £5 million. 57+ Google reviews average 4.5 stars. All Well Property Services® is a UK registered trademark, Companies House no. 12721034, operating from Unit 1 Limes Avenue, Anerley SE20 8QR.
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