Home, Kitchen and Side Return Extensions in London

Green Life Contractors is kitchen, house and side return extension specialist based in Parsons Green, London. We specialise in Design & Build house extension projects; our services are designed to extend your space and breathe new life into your home, inside and out. With a London home or kitchen extension, you could make more room for a growing family or add value to your property. Our designs are drawn up with your needs in mind and our qualified, experienced builders can bring them to life in a matter of weeks.

We co-ordinate all aspects of the project, including the design, planning permission, party wall notices and the building works. We ensure all relevant certificates are obtained and, upon completion, we provide you with a guarantee for the work.

We have successfully completed projects to our valued customers in the areas of South West London and North London : Clapham Junction, Battersea, Fulham, Parsons Green, Croydon, Kingston, Sutton, Lambeth, Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth.

Green Life Contractors is accredited by the Federation of Master Builders.

Simply give us a call on 0207 736 2006 or email us at info@greenlifecontractors.co.uk for a free consultation and no obligation quote.

We guide you through each step of your project from design to completion, allowing you to be involved as much or as little as you want.

We are a multi-disciplinary dynamic team:

• Architectural designers

• Interior design consultants

• Builders, Surveyors

• Structural Engineers

• Project Managers

Your project Concept to Completion

• Architectural Drawings

• Planning applications

• Building Control

• Project cost estimation

• Detailed architectural CAD / 3D designs

Get in touch

Talk to our team of experts

0207 736 2006

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    Our Featured Projects

    We co-ordinate all aspects of the project, including the design, planning permission, party wall notices

    and the building works. We ensure all relevant certificates are obtained and, upon completion,

    we provide you with a guarantee for the work.

    Side Return Extensions

    The added space with side return house extensions provides you and your family members more space. Extensions can be modified into rooms of relaxation and entertainment, fitted with integrated sound systems and technology.

    Contemporary house extension project
    Contemporary house extension project
    Side return kitchen extension
    Side return kitchen extension
    Design Considerations
    Roof Form

    Flat? Pitched? Or a combination of the two?

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    Window Types

    Openable? Fixed? Sliding or folding?

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    Cladding Materials

    Blend in or stand out? How will it look?

    Read more

    Before you get started with home extension.

    The trick is plan your home extension well with right budget in mind, which means you have to plan and have a good thought of everything carefully even the smallest extension. Perhaps, if you wish to extend your kitchen at the rear of your semi detached house, consider well if it will be single storey or two?

    Over the years of building extensions we come across common issues to consider before you get started with the construction process.

    • Rear access is vital for unloading building materials.
    • Can vehicles be parked on the drive?
    • If you the lack of off-street parking, you are most likely get refusal of planning permission.

    Other important aspects to consider before you get to planning permission:

    • soil conditions on the site;
    • services;
    • surrounding trees;
    • any history of flooding;
    • rights of way.

    We strongly advice if you get in touch with neighbours who has done a similar extension. Also they will have handful of useful tips for you to consider.

    Kitchen Extensions

    Kitchen extensions have become the most popular types of home improvements in London properties. A new kitchen can add up to 6% in value to a property and is sometimes the first thing people look for when buying. This is why open-plan kitchen diners are now high in demand and are often adjoined to the rear end of the house.

    Side return kitchen extension
    Side return kitchen extension
    Rear house extension architectural design service
    Rear house extension architectural design service for a client in Richmond
    Double storey kitchen extension project 3d Autocad
    Double storey kitchen extension project 3d Autocad

    Rear Extension (Single, Double Storey)

    A rear extension takes full advantage of the outside space and boosts the indoor capacity by integrating the flooring or materials that can be found in the garden. Shifting the extraneous space from the outside to the inside can result in a significant increase in liveable room, thus encouraging household members to congregate more in this part of the property.

    Side return single and double storey kitchen extension 3d
    Side return single and double storey kitchen extension 3d
    Rear house extension 3d Autocad project
    Rear house extension 3d Autocad project

    Why Choose Us?

    How the Green Life Contractors Team work

    Step 1. Planning & Design

    An initial consultation

    Greenlife Contractors offer a free site visit and consultation for our clients, either at your home or at our office in Parsons Green (Studio 2, South Park Studios, 88 Peterborough Road, SW6 3HH). This initial meeting will allow us to understand your goals and ideas, listen to your requirements and design the space you want. Our surveyor will then assess your property and discuss your needs briefly and the practicalities of the project. Within days of this initial consultation we will provide a detailed proposal with an estimated budget.


    Design and schematics

    This is where your ideas start taking shape. The architectural designs and schematics will give you an accurate picture of how your property will look. When you’re happy with the plans and have approved the budget, we can apply for the necessary permissions.

    These are important documents for you. We will always appreciate that this is your home and endeavour to minimise the impact the construction has on your life, our team are available to support you each step of the way. Our schedule of works gives you detailed and itemised list and costings of key features of your project. We then produce an accurate timetable of what to expect and when that will enable you to accurately monitor progress. Finally we will estimate the amount of each valuation and give you predictions of when these are to fall due.


    Planning and structural designs

    Our team of Project managers, builders and designers will manage this whole process: structural designs and calculations are drawn up to create a practical blueprint for your new living space and planning consents obtained so the construction can begin. Greenlife Contractors provides the structural designs and calculations to create a practical blueprint for your new living space. When these detailed designs have been approved the job of construction can begin.


    Time frames

    Not all plans are simple but our schedule of works gives a detailed and itemised list plus costings for key features and phases. Successful project management is all about communication. Greenlife is a tight knit and efficient team and while we’re in your home we make sure that you are kept up to date and happy with our progress. Efficient communication avoids problems and delays and is the best way to keep to budget and schedule.

    We guide you through each step of your project from design to completion,
    allowing you to be involved as much or as little as you want.

    Step 2. Construction

    On site management

    The Greenlife team have skills and over 25 years experience that general builders don’t, because of our specialist nature of work. As such, it is common for us to undertake all the works for you, both above and below ground such as kitchen extensions/side returns and even whole house refurbishment. However, if you have a current team we are pleased to undertake only the specialist groundworks if you wish.


    Specialist groundworks

    We will include all excavation and removal of spoil, reinforced concrete and steel works, together with all temporary and permanent propping works, followed by the waterproofing and drainage that are so critical.

    Step 3. Fit-out

    Detail

    The final touches make a house a home and allow you to reflect your personality in the space you live in. Greenlife have the expertise to design the interior you need with the inventive design flair to make it unique to you. Should you desire a tiled wet room with under floor heating or the luxury of finest wood. Lighting and textiles create moods, reflects your style and highlights what’s important to you in your living space. Bespoke furniture, custom built, fits perfectly to make the room your own.


    Uniquely yours

    Allow our experience in quality fit-out to give you the very best in style that you will enjoy for years to come, distinguishing your home from others.


    Flooring
    from a tiled wet room with underfloor heating to the luxury of finest wood, Advantage know that a great room starts from the floor up.


    Lighting
    possibly the most important aspect in room design. Good lighting creates a mood, reflects your style and highlights what’s important to you in your living space.


    Furniture
    We can create bespoke furniture and fit it to your deign to make your room your own.

    Allow our experience in quality fit-out to give you the very best in style that you will enjoy for years to come and separate your house from others.

    Planning kitchen extension or renovation project?
    Contact us to find out the best way to realise your perfect project!

    Contact us.

    Health and Safety information sheet on Greenlife Contractors

    Health and Safety at every stage

    Health & Safety is of the utmost importance on every site on which we work. This is something that concerns all of our staff members, but also everyone else in the vicinity of the works, including you, your neighbours and even passers-by. Due to the nature of our work, there is always the risk of injury, or even death, as ladders, tools and various materials can be hazardous. That is why our staff are expertly trained and will always diligently adhere to all necessary Health & Safety procedures and issues.

    Federation of Master Builders Insurance provider on Greenlife Contractors

    Insurance and Guarantees

    With numerous of basement conversion projects completed in London to date, Green Life Contractors has an outstanding reputation for being conversion specialists, dedicated to creating state of the art spaces, with immaculate attention to detail.

    Public Liability: £5,000,000
    Employer’s Liability: £10,000,000
    Contractors, All Risks: £6,000,000 Contract Limit / Subject to Survey