House Extensions in Romford
Romford is Havering's commercial centre, with a mix of Victorian terrace stock in RM1 and expanding interwar residential areas in RM2 and RM3. It generates consistent work from both owner-occupiers and investors.
rcbGroup projectHouse Extensions in Romford — what to expect
Romford's terrace and semi-detached stock suits rear extensions well. RM1 Victorian terraces benefit from rear and side return extensions. RM2 and RM3 interwar semis have wider plots that accommodate ground-floor side extensions and garage conversions. Prior approval 6m and 8m rear extensions are common across the RM1–RM3 area.
Romford property types
Victorian and Edwardian town centre terraces, interwar semis in RM2 and RM3. The property type affects which extension approach works best — we'll advise from the first call.
Common extension projects we deliver in Romford
How we deliver extension projects in Romford
Project review & site visit
We look at your Romford 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Romford
Romford falls within the London Borough of Havering. Parts of RM3 (Harold Hill) are affected by Green Belt policy. Romford town conservation areas may restrict PD in some streets — verify with LBH Planning.
Why choose rcbGroup in Romford?
Local context
We plan around London Borough of Havering's requirements and the typical property types in Romford — victorian and edwardian town centre terraces, interwar semis in rm2 and rm3.
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
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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 Romford?
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.
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Postcodes served: Romford
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Start your Romford project
Project review. Clear scope. Agreed price. One team from first call to Building Control sign-off.
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