Builders in Lewisham

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Building services in Lewisham

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House Extensions

Rear kitchen extensions and open-plan remodelling on Lewisham's Victorian terraces. SE13, SE6, SE4 and SE14 covered.

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Loft Conversions

Dormer loft conversions adding bedrooms and bathrooms across Lewisham. Party wall notices and structural works managed.

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Refurbishments

Full property refurbishments for owner-occupiers and investors. Period restorations in Brockley and SE4 handled with care.

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Commercial Fit-outs

Commercial refurbishments and fit-outs for retail, hospitality and office occupiers across Lewisham town centre.

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Structural Works

RSJ installation, load-bearing wall removal, and party wall works. Experienced with close-terraced SE London streets.

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New Builds & Garden Rooms

Garden studios, outbuildings and small new builds across Lewisham boroughs with rear garden access.

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Costs

Builder prices in Lewisham (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 Lewisham 2026. Actual costs vary by specification, access, and project complexity. Always get multiple quotes.

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About building work in Lewisham

Lewisham has emerged as one of South East London's most active building markets. Attracted by relative affordability compared to inner London boroughs, a growing number of buyers are purchasing Victorian terraces across SE13, SE6 and SE14 and immediately investing in rear extensions to create the open-plan kitchen-diner living spaces that modern buyers demand. The area's housing stock is predominantly Victorian terrace, which is well-suited to both rear extensions and dormer loft conversions — the latter adding a bedroom and typically a bathroom to properties that often started life as two-bedroom houses.

Brockley (SE4) has seen particularly active gentrification, with higher-specification refurbishments becoming common as property values have risen. The Brockley Conservation Area requires more careful planning attention — Permitted Development rights may not apply to all works in designated streets. Lewisham town centre itself is undergoing significant regeneration, generating commercial building work alongside residential activity. For projects on terraced streets throughout the borough, party wall notices should be served as early as possible given the 2-month notice period before work can commence.

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Frequently asked questions — builders in Lewisham

How much does a house extension cost in Lewisham?+
A single-storey rear extension in Lewisham (SE13, SE6, SE4, SE14) typically costs £24,000–£48,000 — slightly below the inner London average, reflecting the area's competitive builder market. Double-storey extensions range from £44,000–£85,000. Open-plan kitchen extensions, which are extremely popular in Lewisham's Victorian terraces, tend to cost £28,000–£55,000 for a well-specified finish.
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion in Lewisham?+
Most loft conversions in Lewisham fall under Permitted Development and do not require planning permission. However, Brockley (SE4) has conservation area designations, and the London Borough of Lewisham can remove Permitted Development rights in certain streets via Article 4 Directions. Always check with Lewisham Council before starting work, or ask the builders who contact you through GetQuickHelp.
How do I find a reliable builder in Lewisham?+
Post your job free on GetQuickHelp — local Lewisham builders with experience of the area's Victorian and Edwardian housing stock will contact you directly. Check that any builder holds public liability insurance of at least £2 million, ask for references from similar projects in SE13 or SE6, and always get three quotes. A written contract with stage payments is essential for any project above £5,000.
How does GetQuickHelp work for building work in Lewisham?+
Post a job free on GetQuickHelp — describe the building work (extension, loft conversion, refurbishment), add your Lewisham postcode (SE13, SE6, SE4 or SE14), and submit. Local builders covering the area will contact you directly, typically within hours. There is no subscription, no commitment, and no charge to post. You compare responses and choose the builder that suits your project.
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