What we build in Shoreditch
Most Shoreditch projects we scope fall into three buckets: a side-return or rear infill that fixes a dark galley kitchen, a full-width rear extension that opens the ground floor to the garden, and a rear-plus-loft package that adds a bedroom while the scaffold is already up. Victorian terraces (De Beauvoir, Stoke Newington), Georgian terraces (Hoxton), warehouse conversions (Hackney Wick).
Extension costs in Shoreditch
A mid-spec 25 m² extension in Shoreditch typically lands between £124,000 and £184,000 all-in — that figure includes professional fees, planning and Building Control, party wall, a 12% contingency and VAT at 20%. Ex-VAT build rates run £2975–£4550 per m² depending on glazing, structural spans and kitchen spend.
| Project | Size | Shoreditch all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Side return infill | 15–20 m² | £93k – £138k |
| Full-width rear | 20–30 m² | £124k – £184k |
| Wraparound | 30–45 m² | £180k – £267k |
| Double-storey rear | 40–60 m² | £242k – £359k |
Planning permission in Shoreditch
Hackney has stringent design guidance, especially around the many conservation areas (De Beauvoir, Clapton Common, Stoke Newington). Contemporary detailing is welcomed if it's sensitive to the terrace rhythm.
Before you assume permitted development applies to your street, check whether your street falls inside a conservation area or an Article 4 direction — both are common in Hackney and both remove PD rights for rear and side extensions. Our London planning guide walks through the tests in order.
Party wall and neighbours
Almost every project needs two Party Wall Awards. Neighbours here are experienced — expect them to appoint their own surveyor.
Serve notice at least two months before you break ground. Budget £1,200–£2,400 per adjoining owner if they dissent and appoint their own surveyor — see the Party Wall Act guide.
Access, logistics and site set-up
Narrow roads limit lorry size, so materials arrive in smaller loads; a good programme allows for it.
Every quote we issue for Shoreditch prices skip permits, parking suspensions, protection and welfare explicitly in the preliminaries — so the number you sign is the number you pay.
Value added in Shoreditch
Buyers in this area consistently pay a premium for open-plan kitchen-diners with direct garden access.
Typical programme
- Weeks 0–4Measured survey, design and structural calcs
- Weeks 4–12Planning or lawful development certificate, party wall notices
- Weeks 12–16Tender, builder selection and contract signing
- Weeks 16–34On site: groundworks, shell, watertight, first and second fix
- Week 35Building Control sign-off, snagging and handover
Full detail in the London extension timeline guide.
Why homeowners in Shoreditch use us
- KYB-verified builders only
- Live Hackney project experience
- Itemised fixed-price specifications
- Insurance, warranty and accreditation checks