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Kitchen Extensions

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Your Kitchen, Perfected

Turn your kitchen into the heart of your home with a beautifully designed extension from SM London Construction. Our specialists will create the extra space you need while adding style, functionality, and a touch of luxury to your property.

Whether you’re imagining a cosy country retreat, a sleek open-plan diner, or something completely different, we’re here to help make it a reality. Our use of high-quality materials and the latest techniques will make the space feel like a natural part of your home.

By the end, your home will have a gorgeous, practical kitchen extension that’s perfect for cooking, dining, and making memories with family and friends.

Let’s bring your dream kitchen to life. Book a consultation online or give us a call on 07961 817 505 or 0208 226 5511 - we’d love to help.

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Your Kitchen, Your Choice

Every kitchen should be as unique as the home it’s in, which is why we offer a wide range of options to suit your property’s character. Whether you’re considering a rear or side extension, an expansive wraparound design, or something entirely your own, you’ll have complete control over the look and feel of your new space.

Not quite sure what you’re looking for yet? No problem. During a free home consultation, we’ll discuss your needs, explore ideas that fit your space and lifestyle, and create a personalised plan just for you.

Need inspiration? Browse our gallery to see how we’ve helped others design their perfect kitchens in the past.

Rear Extensions

By extending into your garden space, we can create a bright, open-plan kitchen and dining area designed to make the most of natural light. We can incorporate features like bi-fold doors or floor-to-ceiling windows for seamless views of your garden, all while maintaining your home’s frontage and curb appeal.

Side Return Extensions

We can extend your kitchen into the narrow, unused space along the side of your house, making the most of an area that might otherwise go to waste. This allows us to create an open-plan layout for better flow and functionality while adding features like islands, breakfast bars, and smart storage solutions to boost both the style and practicality of your kitchen.

Wraparound Extensions

A wraparound extension combines a side return and rear extension, extending around the house to create a larger kitchen space. It maximises additional space, making it perfect for a spacious kitchen-diner or a versatile living area, while offering a beautiful connection between your indoor and outdoor spaces.

Supporting You All the Way

We handle every part of your project, starting with a consultation to understand exactly what you need and carrying it through the construction process - all with as little disruption to your daily life as possible. You’ll work with the same dedicated team all the way, keeping progress steady and communication clear throughout.

But our support doesn’t stop there. We’ll also help you navigate local planning guidelines, answer any questions along the way, and make sure you have all the information you need to feel confident at every step.

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Kitchen Extensions FAQs

Costs vary depending on size, materials, and layout changes. A small kitchen extension often starts from around £30,000, while larger, open-plan extensions typically range between £45,000 and £80,000+. Structural work, glazing choices, and finishes all influence the final price. For a more accurate quote for the size and scale of your project, contact our team.

£40,000 is usually suitable for a modest rear extension or a basic single-storey layout without extensive structural changes. Larger extensions, structural steelwork, bi-folds or slider glazing, and high-spec kitchens often increase the cost. A detailed site survey confirms what is achievable within budget.

Many kitchen extensions fall under permitted development rights. Planning permission may be required if the extension exceeds permitted size limits, affects a boundary, is located in a conservation area, or involves a listed building. Professional guidance ensures compliance before work begins.

The 30% rule refers to the guideline that extensions should not increase the volume of the original house by more than 30% in certain restricted areas such as green belt or designated land. It does not apply to all properties, so professional advice is essential.

The 3x4 rule is a planning guideline suggesting that an extension should not extend more than 3 metres from the back wall of a terraced or semi-detached home, and must not take up more than 4 metres in width. It is a simplified benchmark, and exact allowances depend on planning regulations and property type.

A well-designed kitchen extension can increase property value and improve everyday living space. Open-plan kitchen/living layouts are highly desirable in the UK market and often deliver strong long-term return on investment.

A typical single-storey extension takes 8–12 weeks from breaking ground to completion, depending on size, structural works, and availability of materials. Complex projects or bespoke features can extend timelines.

Kitchen extensions often add significant value, particularly when they improve layout, natural light, and open-plan flow. Many UK estate agents estimate an uplift of 10–20% depending on size, finish, and location.

In most cases, yes. Temporary kitchen facilities are often installed and disruption is managed in phases. Each project’s feasibility depends on layout and structural requirements.

Popular options include rear extensions, side-return extensions, wrap-around layouts, and double-storey extensions. The best approach depends on available space, budget, planning restrictions, and your desired layout.

Client Testimonials

See what our previous clients have shared about their experiences with our services.

Company staff were very hard working, on time at 8.00 am, all aware what was needed to be done. The boss had issued clear instructions on the daily and weekly tasks ,and a good team of various professionals working alongside each other in harmony well ahead of the time of completion by about 4 weeks, and finally the attention to details was important as we consider that to be the icing on the cake. Very impressed with this company, as I hear horror stories of other Cowboys, however we are glad we chose SM London to do the job as it Involved a lot and completed to our requirements.

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SM London Construction Ltd are by far the most professional, efficient, prompt and genuinely caring in creating dream homes. Our home frequently gets complimented in its acute design and finish by SM construction Ltd; so much so that we have since had many friends and family get in touch with SM construction Ltd to create their dream homes too.

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Book Your In-Home Design Consultation

If you’re ready to elevate your home to a new level of sophistication, talk to the design experts at SM London Construction today.
During your complimentary in-home consultation, we'll get to know your property and the vision you have for it. We’ll make sure we have a strong understanding of what you’re hoping to achieve, so we can begin the planning stage and start making your dream home a reality.
Book your no-obligation design consultation online, call 07961 817 505 or 0208 226 5511, and let’s get started.

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