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Building services in Hackney

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House Extensions

Rear and side extensions for Hackney's Victorian terraces. Open-plan kitchen-dining extensions are extremely popular in E8, E9, and N16. Full planning support for Article 4 Direction areas.

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Loft Conversions

Velux and dormer loft conversions across Hackney — extremely popular in Stoke Newington and Dalston's Victorian terraced housing. Planning and structural work included.

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Refurbishments

Full house refurbishments and renovation projects across Hackney — from period feature restoration to contemporary open-plan remodelling.

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Commercial Fit-outs

Office refurbishments, café and restaurant fit-outs, and commercial building works across Hackney, Shoreditch, and Dalston.

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Structural Works

RSJ steel beam installation, load-bearing wall removal, and party wall works for Hackney's densely packed Victorian streets.

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New Builds & Garden Rooms

Garden studios and annexes where plot space allows. Also new build residential development across Hackney's regenerating areas.

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Costs

Builder prices in Hackney (2026)

JobLow estimateHigh estimate
Single-storey rear 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 house refurbishment (3-bed)£40,000£100,000
Kitchen extension (open plan)£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
Load-bearing wall removal (RSJ)£1,500£4,000
New build (per m²)£2,000£4,000

Prices are estimates for Hackney 2026. Article 4 Direction areas and conservation area projects may incur additional planning costs. Always get multiple quotes.

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About building work in Hackney

Hackney is one of London's most rapidly gentrifying boroughs, and the pace of renovation and extension work across E8, E9, E5, and N16 reflects this transformation. Victorian terraces in Dalston, London Fields, Hackney Central, and Stoke Newington are being extensively renovated — open-plan kitchen-dining extensions, loft conversions, and full gut refurbishments are now commonplace on streets that were largely untouched a decade ago. Article 4 Directions cover many Hackney streets, which means even small rear extensions require planning applications — something that catches many homeowners off guard when they buy a Hackney property expecting to extend under Permitted Development.

The strong demand for open-plan living in Hackney's Victorian terraces means RSJ steel beam work and load-bearing wall removal is a significant part of the local building trade. Party wall agreements are required in virtually every terraced street extension in the borough. Builders working in Hackney also handle a significant volume of commercial fit-outs — Shoreditch, Hackney Wick, and Dalston have strong demand for office and retail refurbishments driven by the area's creative industries and hospitality sector.

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Frequently asked questions — Hackney builders

How much does a house extension cost in Hackney?+
House extensions in Hackney typically cost £28,000–£55,000 for a single-storey rear extension and £50,000–£95,000 for a double-storey. Hackney commands premium pricing in line with its rapid gentrification — conservation area requirements, restricted site access in Victorian terraced streets, and high demand for experienced builders all push costs toward the upper end of London ranges.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Hackney?+
Likely yes. Hackney has widespread Article 4 Directions across many of its streets — particularly in Stoke Newington, Dalston, De Beauvoir Town, and Victoria Park — meaning Permitted Development rights have been removed and a full planning application is needed even for small rear extensions. Check your specific address on Hackney Council's planning portal before appointing a builder.
How do I find a reliable builder in Hackney?+
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