Kitchen Extensions in London
Create a brighter, larger and more practical kitchen space designed around the way your family lives
A kitchen extension can completely change the way a home feels. Many London properties have kitchens that are narrow, dark or disconnected from the garden.
Extending the kitchen can create a larger, brighter and more sociable space that becomes the centre of the home. MBT Group builds kitchen extensions for homeowners who want practical layouts, natural light, quality finishes and a smooth connection between cooking, dining and family living.
Kitchen Extension Options We Build
Open Plan Kitchen Extensions
Open plan kitchen extensions are popular because they bring cooking, dining and living into one connected space. They can work especially well with rooflights, large glass doors and carefully placed ambient lighting profiles.
Rear Kitchen Extensions
A rear kitchen extension extends the home directly into the garden area. This is often the right choice where the existing kitchen layout sits at the back of the property and desperately needs more width, structural depth, or natural sunlight entry.
Side Return Kitchen Extensions
A side return kitchen extension is ideal for traditional London terraced homes where the side alleyway footprint is underused. This can dramatically widen your kitchen workspace and make the ground floor feel far more generous.
Finishes & Architectural Detail
- Precision engineered flooring transitions
- Architectural task and ambient structural lighting layout zones
- Premium plastering and clean internal ceiling lines
- High-spec structural glazing, roof lanterns, and skylights
- Seamless plumbing and custom structural kitchen installations
- Flawless final decoration and matching trim configurations
Planning & Building Control Parameters
Just like structural shell extensions, a kitchen reconfiguration often involves removing load-bearing back walls, opening up structural partitions, and calculating complex steel load-bearings.
This must be handled carefully and professionally to meet strict UK Building Regulations. Whether your project falls under permitted development or requires a formal planning pipeline route, MBT Group manages the entire structural execution and coordinates the sign-offs from start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a house extension cost in London?
The cost depends on the size of the extension, specification, structure, access, finishes and whether planning or structural work is required. After a site visit, MBT Group can provide a clearer quotation based on the property and the work involved
Do I need planning permission for a house extension?
Some house extensions can be carried out under permitted development rights, while others need planning permission. This depends on the size, location, property type and previous extensions. MBT Group can help guide you on the likely route before work begins.
Can I live in my home during the extension?
In many cases, yes. It depends on the scale of the work, whether services are being disrupted and how much of the property is affected. We will discuss this during the planning stage so expectations are clear
How long does a house extension take?
A typical single storey extension may take several months depending on size, complexity, approvals, weather, access and finishes. Larger wraparound or double storey extensions can take longer
Does MBT Group handle the full project?
MBT Group can support the process from early consultation through to construction and completion, including coordination with designers, structural input and relevant trades