Home Extensions in Teddington
Are you planning a home renovation in Teddington?
We have completed 19 home extension and loft conversion projects across Teddington and the TW11 postcode area.
A lot of our Teddington work has come through neighbour referrals — clients who recommend us to the family next door because the experience was worth recommending.
We take that seriously.
What we do in Teddington
Our Teddington projects are mostly ground floor extensions — rear extensions, wrap-arounds, and infill work on the Victorian and Edwardian semis that make up much of the area. The brief is almost always the same: more space, better flow, and a kitchen that connects to the garden.
We design, plan and produce technical drawings all in-house. One team, one point of contact, all the way through.
A project we are particularly proud of
St Winifreds Road, Teddington
This one means a lot to us. Our clients came to us after a neighbour — a previous Fluent client — recommended us. And they came with a story we hear more often than we should.
They had a budget of £150,000. They had already worked with another architectural firm. Plans had been drawn. Builders had been approached. And those builders had come back with quotes of over £250,000.
The original design looked great on paper. But it involved removing most of the existing side and rear walls — dramatically increasing structural complexity and cost. Nobody had told the clients what it would actually cost to build.
We did things differently. Before they even formally instructed us, we produced initial sketches and a budget build cost. We wanted them to feel confident — to trust us — before they committed again. The simplified design kept more of the existing structure intact. Some pillars were retained to carry existing steel beams. The saving was significant.
The existing ground floor had a small WC at the rear, a dark kitchen, and spaces that did not invite you in. Our solution was straightforward: move the WC and utility room into the darker middle of the house, and free the rear extension entirely for the spaces that deserve the most light.
The new kitchen has an island, a dining area and a sitting area leading to the garden. To bring natural light deep into the space we designed a tri-pitched roof with a flat central section — and into that flat section we installed a large roof lantern. Light from above. Bright, warm and welcoming.
The virtual reality experience then helped the client visualise the project, giving them the confidence to move forward with their final design.
The project was completed by one of our recommended builders — within the £150,000 budget we set before we were even instructed.
Honest advice on budget — before design begins
We raise this here because St Winifred’s Road is not unusual. We meet homeowners regularly who have received plans they love, approached builders, and been shocked by the cost.
The gap between a design and its build cost is one of the most common problems in this industry. We tackle it early. We talk about what buildings cost to build in this area before significant design work begins. Where there is a gap between budget and brief, we say so — and we work with clients to find the design that delivers the most important elements within what they have available.
It is not always what people want to hear at the start. But it is far better than finding out six months later.
Planning in Teddington
Teddington falls under the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The conservation area picture is mixed. Teddington High Street and Teddington Lock both carry conservation area status. But many of the residential streets away from the town centre are not in a conservation area, and permitted development rights apply more freely.
Richmond Borough’s extension depth guidance applies throughout — including the 2.2 metre eaves height approach that allows greater depth on infill extensions.
For the full picture on Richmond Borough planning: Richmond Borough planning guide
What our clients say…
“Planning drawings and application submitted, building reg plans drawn up. The service provided by Fluent has been exceptional and we are very pleased that our plans were approved first time round.”
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on whether your property is in a conservation area. Teddington High Street and Teddington Lock both carry conservation area status, but many residential streets away from the town centre sit outside one, meaning permitted development rights apply more freely.
This happens more often than people realise — it’s exactly what happened before our clients came to us for the St Winifred’s Road project. We talk about realistic build costs before significant design work begins, so there are no shocks further down the line.
It allows single storey rear and infill extensions to achieve greater depth than the standard guidance would otherwise allow, provided the eaves height is carefully managed at 2.2 metres.
Yes — Teddington High Street and Teddington Lock both carry conservation area status. Away from these areas, many residential streets sit outside a conservation area and have more accessible permitted development rights.
Ready to start?
If you are thinking about extending your Teddington home, call us on 020 3865 4917 or 0800 043 8838.
We will come and see you, give you honest guidance on design and budget, and tell you exactly what is achievable — before you commit to anything.
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