Kitchen Extensions
Premium kitchen extensions in Surrey
Ashecroft delivers premium kitchen extensions in Surrey for homeowners who want more than extra square footage. We combine extension design, structural reconfiguration, kitchen planning and build delivery under one accountable route. Because the architecture, the structural thinking, the kitchen and the contract structure are developed together, the project moves forward with far less fragmentation than a typical multi-supplier route.
What a kitchen extension actually involves
A kitchen extension is rarely just a matter of adding space at the back. The structural opening between the old and new part of the house matters. The way daylight enters, the glazing strategy, the floor build-up, the threshold to the garden, the kitchen layout within the enlarged room — all of these decisions are connected. When they are made by separate contractors without a coordinated view, the results are visible in the finished room. Ashecroft resolves them together from the start.
The Ashecroft approach to kitchen extensions
We do not separate the kitchen from the extension and we do not separate the design from the build. The architecture, the structural engineering, the kitchen specification, the glazing, the lighting, the flooring and the contract are handled as one coherent piece of work. You have one Project Guide, one fixed price contract and one accountable team from planning application to snagging.
What the work typically covers
- Extension design and planning application
- Structural engineering and building control
- Kitchen design and specification
- Glazing — bifold doors, roof lights, patio doors
- Flooring and underfloor heating
- Lighting design and electrical coordination
- External works and garden threshold
- Full build delivery, snagging and handover
Investment
Kitchen extensions delivered by Ashecroft typically sit between £80,000 and £220,000 depending on scope, structural complexity, kitchen specification and finish level. The Budget Guidance Document is the right starting point — it gives a grounded reading of likely cost before design work begins.
Where we work
Ashecroft delivers kitchen extensions across Surrey, South London and selected Home Counties locations, working from its Dorking design studio. Priority areas include Dorking, Guildford, Reigate, Cobham, Weybridge, Esher, Wimbledon, Clapham, Richmond and surrounding areas.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission for a kitchen extension in Surrey?
Most single-storey rear extensions in Surrey fall within permitted development rights and do not require a full planning application. However, conservation areas, listed buildings and some specific plot situations require planning permission. Ashecroft’s in-house planning consultant assesses every project early so the route is clear before design work begins.
How long does a kitchen extension take?
A typical kitchen extension project from initial Budget Guidance Document to handover takes between six and twelve months. The build phase itself usually runs eight to sixteen weeks depending on structural complexity and scope. The Budget Guidance Document and Discovery call establish a realistic programme before any commitments are made.
What is included in a fixed price contract?
The fixed price contract covers the full agreed scope of works, including all materials, labour, kitchen furniture, appliances, glazing, flooring, lighting and external works as specified. Change orders and variations are documented and priced separately — nothing is added to the contract without written agreement.