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Single and double storey rear and side extensions across East London. Victorian terraces in Leyton, Leytonstone, and Walthamstow are ideal candidates for rear kitchen extensions.
Find a builder →Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable, and mansard loft conversions. East London's stock of Victorian terraces frequently has roof space suitable for an additional bedroom.
Find a builder →Full house refurbishments and internal remodelling. Strong first-time buyer market driving demand for full refurbishments across E1–E17 and IG postcodes.
Find a builder →Office refurbishments and shopfits across East London. Stratford, Hackney Wick, and Canary Wharf surrounds driving strong commercial fit-out demand.
Find a builder →RSJ steel beam installations, load-bearing wall removals, and underpinning. Open-plan kitchen-diners are the most requested structural project across East London terraces.
Find a builder →New build projects, garden studios, and garage conversions. Large-scale regeneration across Stratford and the Olympic Park creates new build opportunities.
Find a builder →| Job | Low estimate | High estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension | £25,000 | £50,000 |
| Double-storey extension | £45,000 | £90,000 |
| Loft conversion (Velux) | £20,000 | £35,000 |
| Loft conversion (dormer) | £35,000 | £65,000 |
| Full refurbishment (3-bed) | £40,000 | £100,000 |
| Kitchen extension | £30,000 | £60,000 |
| Garage conversion | £12,000 | £25,000 |
| Garden room / studio | £15,000 | £40,000 |
| Basement conversion | £40,000 | £80,000 |
| Party wall agreement | £700 | £2,000 |
| RSJ beam installation | £1,500 | £4,000 |
| New build (per m²) | £2,000 | £4,000 |
Prices are estimates for East London 2026. Actual costs vary by job complexity, specification, and location. Always get multiple quotes.
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East London has undergone one of the most significant urban transformations of any part of the capital over the past two decades. The Olympic Park regeneration in Stratford, Crossrail stations at Whitechapel and Stratford, and ongoing development across Canning Town, Custom House, and the Royal Docks have made the E postcode area one of London's fastest-growing residential and commercial markets. This has driven a surge in demand for both new build construction and full property refurbishments as buyers upgrade homes purchased as regeneration-era opportunities.
Victorian terraces in Leyton (E10), Leytonstone (E11), Forest Gate (E7), and Walthamstow (E17) form a large proportion of the housing stock. These properties typically have long rear gardens, manageable footprints, and good loft space — making them ideal for single or double storey rear extensions and dormer loft conversions. Because land values in East London remain below the West London average, extending can be a very cost-effective way to add space and value. First-time buyers regularly purchase Victorian terraces and invest immediately in a rear extension and full refurbishment.
Hackney Wick and Shoreditch have seen a wave of commercial fit-outs and creative workspace conversions driven by the tech and creative industries. For residential projects across East London, always confirm your builder holds public liability insurance, take references from recent local projects, and use a staged payment schedule tied to project milestones rather than paying large sums upfront.
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