Wimbledon has one of the most varied and characterful housing stocks in South West London. From the Victorian and Edwardian terraces of South Wimbledon and Colliers Wood, to the large semi-detached and detached properties of Wimbledon Village and the leafy streets around Wimbledon Common, the area presents a wide range of opportunities for kitchen extensions — and an equally wide range of planning considerations. At Braha Ltd, we’ve delivered kitchen extensions across Wimbledon and the surrounding SW19 and SW20 postcodes, working with the full spectrum of property types this part of London has to offer.
A kitchen extension is one of the most impactful improvements you can make to a Wimbledon home. For the many families living in mid-sized terraced and semi-detached properties where the existing kitchen is cramped, disconnected from the garden, or simply too small for modern living, a well-designed rear extension can transform daily life. It creates the kind of open, light-filled kitchen-diner that has become the centrepiece of family homes across London — and it adds tangible, long-lasting value to your property.
What Our Kitchen Extension Service in Wimbledon Includes
Our end-to-end kitchen extension service covers every stage of the project, from initial design through to final fit-out:
- Architectural design and planning application (where required)
- Structural engineering and foundations
- Brickwork, blockwork, and steel installation
- Flat or pitched roof construction
- Glazing — bi-fold doors, roof lanterns, and Velux skylights
- All waterproofing, insulation, and weatherproofing
- Internal plumbing, electrical work, and underfloor heating
- Kitchen fitting, cabinetry, and worktops
- Tiling, plastering, and decoration
- Full project management — a single point of contact throughout
Planning Permission in Wimbledon — What to Expect
Wimbledon falls within the London Borough of Merton, and Merton Council operates standard Permitted Development rules for single-storey rear extensions. Under current guidelines, most single-storey rear extensions up to 3 metres (terraced or semi-detached) or 4 metres (detached) can proceed under Permitted Development without a full planning application — though you’ll need to notify the council through the Prior Approval process.
Larger extensions, wraparound designs, or properties within a conservation area will require a full planning application. We handle the entire process on your behalf, including liaising with Merton’s planning team, so you don’t need to navigate it alone. Properties in parts of Wimbledon Village that fall within conservation area boundaries require careful design consideration, and our experience in this area means we know what Merton’s planners are looking for.
Why Choose Braha Ltd for Your Wimbledon Kitchen Extension
We are a locally based construction company with over 20 years of experience delivering extensions across SW London. We manage every aspect of your project in-house — no subcontracting of core trades — which means greater consistency, tighter quality control, and a single team accountable for your project from start to finish.
Our transparent approach means you’ll receive a fixed-price quote before work begins, a clear project timeline, and regular updates throughout the build. We also work efficiently: most single-storey kitchen extensions in Wimbledon are completed within 10–14 weeks from the start of groundworks.
Contact us to arrange a free consultation at your Wimbledon property.
If you’re also considering a full kitchen fitting as part of your extension project, we can manage both together as a seamless single contract
FAQs — Kitchen Extension Wimbledon
Do I need planning permission for a kitchen extension in Wimbledon?
Many single-storey rear extensions in Wimbledon fall under Permitted Development and don't require a full planning application — though you'll still need to submit a Prior Approval notice to Merton Borough Council. Properties in conservation areas, flats, or listed buildings require full planning permission regardless of size. We assess your property's specific situation during the consultation and guide you through the appropriate process.
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Wimbledon?
From groundworks to practical completion, most kitchen extensions in Wimbledon take 10–16 weeks, depending on size and specification. The design and planning phase (including any required council approvals) adds a further 6–12 weeks before building work begins. We give you a full project timeline before contracts are signed.
Can I stay at home during the extension build?
Yes, in most cases. The majority of our Wimbledon extension clients remain in their homes throughout the build. We contain work to the affected areas, maintain safe access routes through the property, and manage noise and dust to minimise disruption. We'll advise you on any short periods where access to the kitchen area will be restricted.
Will a kitchen extension add value to my Wimbledon home?
Yes — a well-designed, properly built kitchen extension is consistently cited as one of the highest-ROI home improvements in London. In Wimbledon, where family homes with large open-plan kitchen-diners command a significant premium over those without, a kitchen extension can add considerably more than it costs to build. We've seen clients recoup the full cost of an extension in their property's sale price and then some.
