Kitchen Extension Builders in Tooting (SW17)
Professional kitchen extension builders in Tooting, South West London.
Why Choose All Well for Kitchen Extensions in Tooting?
Tooting's Victorian terraces are kitchen extension territory. Streets like Franciscan Road, Brudenell Road, and Tooting Bec Gardens are lined with houses that have the same problem — a dark kitchen at the back that doesn't work for modern life. We've opened up dozens of these in SW17, and the transformation never gets old. A 3-4 metre rear extension with bifold doors turns a cramped galley into a room where you cook, eat, and live. It changes how you use the whole ground floor.
Every project comes with a fixed-price contract, single project manager, and full certification including Building Control sign-off.
Kitchen Extensions for Tooting Properties
Tooting is known for its victorian terraces, edwardian semis, period properties. Our kitchen extensions services are tailored to these property types, ensuring results that complement the character of your home.
Postcodes we cover: SW17
Kitchen Extensions Tip for Tooting Homeowners
Wandsworth Council covers Tooting and they're efficient with permitted development. The Tooting Bec conservation area and Totterdown Fields estate have additional requirements, but most residential streets are straightforward. Tooting's Victorian terraces share party walls on both sides, so you'll need party wall agreements with two neighbours — start the process early because it takes 4-8 weeks. The clay subsoil in SW17 means foundations need to go to around 1.2 metres.
Tooting kitchen extension patterns
Three patterns cover most of what we build in SW17. Single-storey rear extension is by far the most common. The Victorian terraces along Franciscan Road, Brudenell Road, Trinity Road, and Tooting Bec Gardens have classic dark galley kitchens that get transformed by 3-4 metre rear extensions with bifold doors and roof lanterns. Cost is £45,000-£75,000 including structural steelwork, foundations on Tooting clay (typically 1.0-1.2 metres), glazing, electrics, plumbing, and finishes. Build time 10-14 weeks. Wandsworth's permitted development process covers the standard 3-metre rear extension on terraces. Wraparound extension is the second pattern, common on the wider terraces around Tooting Bec where the side return is 1.0-1.5 metres wide. Combining the side return infill with a rear extension creates an open-plan kitchen-diner of 25-35 square metres. Cost is £65,000-£95,000. Build time 12-16 weeks. Party wall agreements with both neighbours are required because the side return shares a boundary wall. Side return only extensions on terraces with shallow rear gardens run £35,000-£55,000. Build time 8-10 weeks. Less common in Tooting than rear-only or wraparound but useful when garden depth is limited. We've run kitchen extensions in Tooting and the surrounding SW17 streets since 2020.
Why party walls matter so much on Tooting projects
Tooting's Victorian terraces share party walls on both sides, which means most kitchen extensions trigger Party Wall Act 1996 requirements. Two neighbours need notice, two sets of agreements to coordinate, and the process takes 4-8 weeks before work can start. The Party Wall Act applies whenever structural work affects the party wall or any structure connected to it. This includes: cutting into the party wall to insert structural steelwork (most rear extensions need this for the new wall opening), excavating within 3 metres of the neighbour's foundation deeper than the existing foundation, or building astride the party wall (typical of side return extensions). Most Tooting kitchen extensions hit at least one of these triggers. The process: serve a Party Wall Notice on each neighbour at least two months before work starts. The neighbour can either consent (in writing, simple) or dissent and appoint a surveyor (more involved). If both parties dissent, the homeowners typically agree on an Agreed Surveyor to act for both sides — cheaper than each party appointing separately. Surveyor fees are typically £750-£1,500 per neighbour, paid by the homeowner doing the work. We serve party wall notices early in every project — usually at the same time as the planning application. This means by the time planning is approved and Building Control submitted, the party wall agreement is also in place and the schedule isn't delayed. If you're considering a Tooting extension, check your neighbour relationships before starting. A party wall agreement with a cooperative neighbour takes 4 weeks; with a hostile or unresponsive neighbour, it can take 12 weeks or more.
Wandsworth process and access on Tooting extensions
Tooting falls under Wandsworth Council, one of London's faster planning authorities. Permitted development covers the standard 3-metre rear extension on terraces (and 4 metres on semis), with eaves up to 3 metres and overall height up to 4 metres. Side return only extensions are also typically permitted development. We submit a Lawful Development Certificate (£103, 6-8 weeks at Wandsworth) for written confirmation, which protects the property at sale time. Larger extensions need a full planning application. Wandsworth typically determines applications in 8-10 weeks (faster than the 13-week statutory limit), and the council publishes clear design guidance. The Tooting Bec conservation area and Totterdown Fields conservation area have additional design requirements for visible alterations. Front-facing changes are generally refused; rear extensions are usually approved with appropriate materials. Most Tooting streets are outside the conservation areas and have full permitted development rights. Most SW17 streets are controlled parking zones. Skip permits, scaffolding licences, and contractor vehicle access need coordination with Wandsworth (typically £40-£80 per week per permit). We arrange these as part of every project. The tighter Tooting terraces sometimes need smaller-vehicle materials delivery and hand-carry over short distances — built into the schedule and quote.
Kitchen Extensions in Tooting: What's Included
Kitchen Extensions Pricing in Tooting
£45,000 – £90,000
10–14 weeks | Fixed-price contracts | No hidden costs
What Our Customers Say
“All Well managed our project from start to finish. The fixed-price contract meant no surprises, and the result is stunning.”
Verified Customer
Tooting
“Professional team, clear communication throughout. They handled everything including Building Control sign-off.”
Verified Customer
Tooting
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Tooting kitchen extension cost?
- Single-storey rear extensions of 3-4 metres (the most common Tooting project) run £45,000-£75,000 including structural steelwork, foundations, glazing, electrics, plumbing, and finishes. Wraparound extensions on the wider terraces around Tooting Bec run £65,000-£95,000. Side return only extensions run £35,000-£55,000. Cost is broadly in line with neighbouring SW London boroughs at the same specification level. Tooting clients typically choose mid-range to premium specifications. We provide a fixed-price contract after the survey. The price doesn't change unless the specification does.
- How does the Party Wall Act affect my Tooting extension?
- It applies to most Tooting projects. Victorian terraces share party walls on both sides, and most rear or wraparound extensions trigger Party Wall Act 1996 requirements: cutting into the party wall for steelwork, excavating within 3 metres of a neighbour's foundation deeper than theirs, or building astride the party wall. We serve Party Wall Notices on both neighbours early in the project, typically alongside the planning application. The process takes 4-8 weeks with cooperative neighbours, longer with hostile or absent ones. Surveyor fees are £750-£1,500 per neighbour, paid by the homeowner doing the work.
- Are Tooting's conservation areas going to affect my project?
- Only if your property is within the boundary. The Tooting Bec conservation area and Totterdown Fields conservation area cover defined clusters of streets — most Tooting streets are outside them. We check the conservation area boundary on the Wandsworth planning portal before quoting any exterior work. Within the conservation areas, exterior changes (window replacement, render colour, front door style, dormers) need sympathetic design and Wandsworth can act on retrospective unauthorised changes. Rear extensions are usually fine because they're not visible from the street.
- Why hire All Well for a Tooting kitchen extension?
- Three reasons. First, accuracy: kitchen extensions in SW17 since 2020 means we know the party wall dynamics, the typical foundation depth, and the Wandsworth process inside out. Second, full accreditation: NICEIC electrical (BS 7671), FENSA glazing, Gas Safe boiler work, structural engineer calculations, and Building Control sign-off included on every project. Third, fixed-price contracts: the quote doesn't change unless the specification does, and we serve party wall notices early so the schedule isn't delayed. 57 verified Google reviews averaging 4.5/5. Office on Limes Avenue, SE20.
Kitchen Extensions Near Tooting
Get a Free Quote for Your Tooting Kitchen Extensions
Fixed-price quote, no obligation. Call us or fill out our form.