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Areas / East London / Havering
RM1–RM14

House Extensions in Havering

Havering covers a wide stretch of outer East London from Romford (RM1) out to Upminster (RM14), Harold Wood and Rainham. Larger plots make extensions and garage conversions more viable here than in inner London.

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House Extensions in Havering — what to expect

Havering's detached and semi-detached housing has plots wide enough for serious extensions. 6m and 8m rear extensions under prior approval are common across RM1–RM14. Side extensions into the garage, or full garage conversions, are popular. Double-storey extensions on wider detached plots are viable in Upminster, Emerson Park and Harold Wood.

Havering property types

Interwar and post-war detached and semi-detached, Victorian terraces in Romford town. The property type affects which extension approach works best — we'll advise from the first call.

Common extension projects we deliver in Havering

✓6–8m rear extension under prior approval
✓Hip-to-gable loft with rear dormer in Upminster
✓Double-storey side extension on detached property
✓Garage conversion to additional bedroom/study
✓Full refurbishment for sale or rental

How we deliver extension projects in Havering

01

Project review & site visit

We look at your Havering property and any drawings you have, explain what's possible, the likely planning and Building Regulations route, and the risks — before you commit to anything. No obligation.

02

Design & planning support

We work alongside your architect or our preferred design partners to develop drawings that are buildable, compliant, and cost-effective. We flag planning and permitted development options early.

03

Itemised scope and price

You receive a detailed, itemised scope of works and an agreed price before we start, with exclusions and provisional sums shown. Variations are agreed in writing before any additional work begins.

04

Managed delivery

We coordinate trades, procurement and site logistics, with a single point of contact throughout — working to the requirements of London Borough of Havering and Building Control.

05

Sign-off & handover

We coordinate the Building Control inspections needed for sign-off, then hand over your project documents — completion certificate, guarantees and manuals as applicable — with snagging and aftercare as set out in your contract.

Planning in Havering

Havering is a Green Belt borough at its outer edges. Properties in Green Belt land (around Upminster, Cranham and Harold Hill) may face restrictions on extension size. Always verify with LBH Planning.

Why choose rcbGroup in Havering?

Local context

We plan around London Borough of Havering's requirements and the typical property types in Havering — interwar and post-war detached and semi-detached, victorian terraces in romford town.

Price agreed before start

Your price is agreed and documented before work starts. Scope, exclusions, and assumptions set out in writing.

One accountable team

Trades, suppliers and inspections coordinated by one team — with CDM Principal Contractor duties taken on where we are appointed to build.

Written project documentation

A written contract before work starts, a Construction Phase Plan where we are appointed to build, and the completion certificate and handover documents gathered for you at the end.

Independently reviewed

Rated 10/10 from 117+ reviews on Checkatrade, where you can read them for yourself.

Support from planning to aftercare

We don't just build — we can support design development, planning applications, and pre-construction cost planning.

Planning an extension in Havering?

Pick whatever suits you. We'll look at what you have (drawings, photos or quotes) and tell you honestly what the next step should be.

Prefer to phone? Call +44 7359 872594.

Postcodes served: Havering

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