Brent Council (London Borough of Brent)
Builders in Brent
Housing stock, planning and conservation notes, and indicative costs for extensions, lofts and renovations in Brent. Request quotes from independent local builders — Home Builders does not carry out building work.
Homes in Brent
Brent ranges from Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Willesden and Queens Park to interwar semis in Kingsbury and large-scale housing around Wembley.
Typical projects here
Side-return and rear extensions, loft conversions, flat refurbishments and whole-house renovations.
Services in Brent
Planning and conservation in Brent
Planning and building control in this area are handled by Brent Council (London Borough of Brent). Conservation areas and listed buildings are concentrated in older neighbourhoods; check Brent’s planning map before altering roofs or front elevations. Before you design, check whether your property is in a conservation area, is listed or is covered by an Article 4 direction; these change what you can build without permission. Our guide to permitted development in London explains the national rules, and loft conversion regulations covers roof works.
Dense terraced streets in the south of the borough often mean Party Wall notices for loft and extension work.
Typical building costs in Brent
Costs in Brent usually sit between outer London rates (about £2,500 to £3,500 per m²) and central London rates (about £3,500 to £4,500+ per m²), depending on the street, access and specification. Budget on top for professional fees (about 15%), consents and contingency (8–15%) and VAT at 20% on extensions and renovations. These are indicative industry ranges for 2026, not a quote; see our London cost guide or request fixed quotes from local builders.
Neighbourhoods in Brent
Questions about building in Brent
Can I request quotes from builders in Brent?
Yes. Quote requests are accepted from anywhere in Brent, including Wembley, Willesden, Kilburn, Harlesden, Queens Park, Kingsbury, Neasden, across London and the wider UK. With your consent, we pass your enquiry to up to 3 local builders who advertise with us.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Brent?
It depends on your property. Houses outside conservation areas may be able to use permitted development, while flats, conservation areas and Article 4 directions usually mean an application to Brent Council (London Borough of Brent). A Lawful Development Certificate gives certainty.
Should I check a builder’s insurance?
We ask every builder who advertises with us to provide proof of current public liability insurance before they are listed. Always check each builder’s insurance, references, written quote and trade body membership yourself before work starts.
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Request quotes for your Brent project
Tell us about your extension, loft or renovation anywhere in the UK. With your consent, we pass your enquiry to up to 3 independent builders who advertise with us, so they can contact you with quotes. We do not carry out building work ourselves.
- Free to use, no obligation
- Up to 3 builders, only with your consent
- Always check each builder’s insurance, references and written quote