Home Extension Builders in Shortlands
Home extension in Shortlands BR2, with Buildaway handling the planning route, the groundwork and the structure before a single brick is laid.
Your Local Home Extension
Specialists in Shortlands
Need home extension builders in Shortlands (BR2)? Buildaway extends homes across BR2
- the family houses on Valley Road, Martins Road and Church Road, the properties
near Shortlands station and Shortlands Golf Club, and the streets toward Kings
Meadow, Bromley and Beckenham.
Home extension in Shortlands sees Buildaway handle the planning route, the
groundwork and the structure before a single brick is laid. BR2 plots usually allow
a proper rear or side addition, and the difference between a smooth build and a
stalled one is the preparation - survey, drainage, foundations and notices.
Buildaway's Shortlands extension team gets those right, then delivers a sound
structure and a finish that lasts, from one accountable team.
Our Home Extension Packages in Shortlands
Single-Storey Rear Extension
Ideal for expanding your living space. Includes structural survey, architectural drawings, groundworks and foundations, brickwork and roofing, bi-fold or sliding doors, heating installation, building regulation approval.
Side Return Extension (Most Popular)
Complete kitchen and living area transformation. Includes structural assessment, full groundworks, steelwork if required, brickwork and matching materials, glazing and doors, full insulation, electrics upgrade, flooring, building regulation approval, waste removal.
Double-Storey Extension
For those seeking maximum space addition. Includes architectural design, full structural alterations, steelwork and foundations, bespoke staircase, multiple room creation, bathroom or en-suite option, planning and building regulation handling.
Why Shortlands Homeowners Choose Buildaway
Local teams trusted across Shortlands, Bromley, Beckenham, and South East London
Based in your area with local expertise and reputation.
Bespoke extension designs for family homes, period conversions, and apartments
We handle everything so you don't have to worry.
Transparent and honest pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected charges.
Clear upfront pricing with no surprises along the way.
Full project management for a seamless, stress-free experience
Meticulous craftsmanship in every aspect of your extension.
Completed projects near Shortlands Station, Kingswood Estate, and surrounding Bromley areas
Professional consultation and detailed quotes at no cost.
What's Included in Your Home Extensions Services
Everything you need for a seamless, stress-free home extension - from structure to finish.
Full groundworks and structural build
Complete groundwork preparation and structural construction services.
Plumbing, electrics, and heating integration
Professional installation of all mechanical and electrical systems.
Roofing, windows, and external finish
Complete roofing, window installation and exterior finishing.
Plastering, flooring, and decorating
Professional plastering, flooring and decorating services.
Interior fit-out and finishing
Complete interior fit-out and professional finishing touches.
Project management and schedule control
Professional project management and timeline control throughout.
Latest Home Extension Insights
We publish detailed home extension guides and cost insights for homeowners across Shortlands and surrounding areas, helping customers plan projects with clarity before starting work.
Home Extensions London: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything from feasibility and planning to structure, cost and programme for a London extension.
Single-Storey Rear Extension Cost London
A realistic cost breakdown for the most common extension in London, with the variables that move it.
Planning Permission for Home Extensions
When you need permission, when permitted development covers you, and how to avoid a refusal.
What Our Clients Say
Real reviews from our satisfied customers.
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Cormac and the Buildaway team. Greg is an absolute star. Cormac’s communication and advice was excellent, and the organisation and sourcing of additional materials was brilliant. A truly great team, I would thoroughly recommend Buildaway if you are after a stress free and top quality renovation.”
Sim Lewis
“I was recommended Buildaway by a colleague as I was impressed by the work they had done for my colleague. From the moment I contacted Cormac, I knew I was in good hands. He was incredibly friendly and accommodating right from the start. The very next day, he was at my property, taking measurements and discussing design options. What really impressed me was Cormac's honesty…”
Nana A.
“They were also very professional day to day - always tidy, and cleaned up really thoroughly when taking away all rubbish at the end. They stuck to the agreed timelines, and pricing was transparent throughout, with clear communication on any issues as they arose. Overall, I’m really pleased with the result and felt I could trust them throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them…”
Sean Kelleher
“We had an excellent experience working with Buildaway. Cormac was incredibly easy to work with, and gave helpful advice. The finished job was neat, professional and completed efficiently. We'd definitely recommend and would use them again!”
Roisin Lawrence
“We’ve had a genuinely fantastic experience with Buildaway. Cormac was ultra responsive and excellent at communicating with us throughout our project. The quality of the work was excellent - so much so, that we extended our project by adding a range of other building renovations to our original ask, each completed with care and precision…”
Kiran Collier
“From scoping to completion, Cormac was always very responsive, answering any questions we had on product selection and helped us source the products to get the best price. His team worked extremely hard and a big shoutout to Greg for his attention to detail! We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend Buildaway for any building project in the future…”
Georgina Ehmcke
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions about home extensions in Shortlands, answered.
How much does a home extension cost in Shortlands?
As a guide, a home extension in Shortlands (BR2) runs roughly £40,000–£60,000 for a single-storey rear, £60,000–£80,000 for a larger or wrap-around scheme, and £100,000+ for double-storey work. UK build costs sit around £1,800–£3,000 per m², and London consistently lands at the upper end. Buildaway fixes your figure in a written quote after survey.
How long does a home extension take in Shortlands?
Most Buildaway extensions around Valley Road and Kings Meadow take 12–20 weeks once on site - groundwork, structure, envelope, then services and finishes. Weather affects the early stages more than the late ones. We give Shortlands clients a dated programme with the quote, including the consent lead-in.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Shortlands?
Assume it may. Shortlands extensions frequently run into conservation-area policy or listed-building consent, and BR2 flats cannot use permitted development regardless. Buildaway resolves the Bromley Council position first, because it determines what is worth drawing.
What types of extension do you offer in Shortlands?
Rear, side-return, wrap-around, double-storey and lower-ground - Buildaway delivers all of them in Shortlands. Terraces around Valley Road and Kings Meadow usually point to a side-return; where outward space is limited in BR2, going down or reconfiguring inside often makes better sense. We advise from survey.
Do Buildaway handle both design and construction for Shortlands extensions?
Yes. Buildaway takes Shortlands extensions from feasibility and design through Bromley Council application, party-wall notices, Building Control, groundwork, structure and finish. One contract across every BR2 project, so the design intent and the build are the same team's responsibility.
Are your extension specialists local to Shortlands?
We are in Shortlands constantly. Buildaway knows BR2 property: the boundaries, the ground conditions, and how Bromley Council treats rear additions here. That experience makes our feasibility advice reliable rather than optimistic.
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