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Areas /South London / Lambeth
SE1, SW8, SW9, SE11

House Extensions in Lambeth

Lambeth covers Brixton, Stockwell, Kennington, Vauxhall and parts of the South Bank. Property values are high and the renovation market is active across SW8, SW9 and SE11.

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

House Extensions in Lambeth — what to expect

Lambeth extensions are mostly rear additions on Victorian terraces in SW9 and SE11. Conservation areas around Stockwell, Kennington and parts of Brixton restrict permitted development. The quality expected in this market is high — Lambeth buyers invest seriously in their properties.

Lambeth property types

Victorian terraces, Georgian townhouses near Waterloo, post-war estates, converted flats. The property type affects which extension approach works best — we'll advise from the first call.

Common extension projects we deliver in Lambeth

✓Victorian terrace rear dormer loft conversion
✓Rear kitchen extension in SW9/SE11
✓Full premium refurbishment in Brixton/Stockwell
✓Side return extension on end-of-terrace
✓Structural reconfiguration with RSJ installation

How we deliver extension projects in Lambeth

01

Project review & site visit

We look at your Lambeth 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 Lambeth 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 Lambeth

Lambeth has extensive conservation areas including Brixton, Stockwell, Kennington and Clapham. Many extensions and loft conversions require full planning applications rather than permitted development. Always verify with LBLambeth Planning.

Why choose rcbGroup in Lambeth?

Local context

We plan around London Borough of Lambeth's requirements and the typical property types in Lambeth — victorian terraces, georgian townhouses near waterloo, post-war estates, converted flats.

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 Lambeth?

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: Lambeth

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