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Builders in Croydon

Loft conversions, extensions, refurbishments and full renovations across Croydon and the surrounding area.

GP Construction works throughout Croydon and the neighbouring areas, covering Addiscombe, Shirley, Purley, Selsdon, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Thornton Heath, Norbury and Coulsdon.

The housing stock in Croydon

Croydon covers an unusually wide mix of housing. The streets around Addiscombe and South Croydon are largely Victorian and Edwardian terraces with rear outriggers, while Shirley, Selsdon and Sanderstead are dominated by 1930s semis and detached houses on generous plots. Purley and Coulsdon add larger inter-war and post-war stock with deeper gardens.

Projects that suit Croydon homes

On the Victorian terraces the two jobs that come up again and again are the L-shaped rear dormer and the side return extension, because the outrigger layout suits both. On the 1930s semis the hip-to-gable conversion is usually the right answer, since it squares off the roof and pays for itself in floor area. The larger plots towards Selsdon and Sanderstead make wrap-around extensions and garden rooms straightforward.

Planning and building control in Croydon

Croydon Council handles planning and building control for the borough. Much of the suburban stock has permitted development rights intact, which is why so many rear dormers go ahead without a full application, but the borough also contains a number of conservation areas and some streets are covered by Article 4 directions that withdraw those rights. We confirm the position on your specific address before pricing anything.

Planning rules change and vary street by street. Nothing here is a substitute for checking your specific address with London Borough of Croydon, which is exactly what we do before pricing any job.

What we do in Croydon

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Questions

Working in Croydon

Do you cover all of Croydon?

Yes. We work throughout Croydon and the surrounding area, including Addiscombe, Shirley, Purley, Selsdon, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Thornton Heath, Norbury and Coulsdon. If your address is just outside, it is still worth asking.

Which council handles planning in Croydon?

London Borough of Croydon is the local planning authority for Croydon, and building control inspections are arranged through them or an approved inspector. We handle the coordination either way.

What does a site visit involve?

We come out, look at the property, talk through what you want to achieve and flag anything that will affect cost or feasibility. You then get a written, itemised estimate. There is no charge and no obligation.

How soon can you start in Croydon?

Lead times vary with the season and the size of the job. Call 020 3478 9174 and we will give you an honest answer on current availability rather than a booking date we cannot keep.

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