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House Extensions in Ilford

Ilford is one of our most active work areas — well-connected by the Elizabeth line and with solid Edwardian terrace stock that generates consistent extension and loft work.

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✓ Written contract before start✓ 10/10 on Checkatrade · 117+ reviews✓ Building Control managed✓ Planning to aftercare

House Extensions in Ilford — what to expect

Ilford's Edwardian terraces are ideal extension candidates. Rear single-storey extensions are the most common — typically 3–6m depth with flat roof and roof light or roof lantern. Side returns on end-of-terrace properties add useful kitchen and dining space. The Elizabeth line has driven rising values and increased investment in quality extension work.

Ilford property types

Edwardian terraces and semis, interwar development near the town centre. The property type affects which extension approach works best — we'll advise from the first call.

Common extension projects we deliver in Ilford

✓3–6m rear extension on Edwardian terrace
✓Rear dormer loft conversion to bedroom + en-suite
✓HMO conversion — up to 6 rooms
✓Full buy-to-let refurbishment
✓Kitchen reconfiguration with structural opening

How we deliver extension projects in Ilford

01

Project review & site visit

We look at your Ilford 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 Redbridge 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 Ilford

Ilford falls within the London Borough of Redbridge planning area. Conservation areas apply in parts of South Woodford and Wanstead. HMO conversion rules apply across Redbridge under Article 4 in some zones.

Why choose rcbGroup in Ilford?

Local context

We plan around London Borough of Redbridge's requirements and the typical property types in Ilford — edwardian terraces and semis, interwar development near the town centre.

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 Ilford?

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: Ilford

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